Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Sponsors
Rajiv Gandhi University of health Sciences
Father Muller College of Physiotherapy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis according to the scale described by Kellgren and Lawrence (=Grade 2- minimal osteoarthritis with definite osteophytes and possible joint space narrowing on radiograph) 3. Knee osteoarthritis for a duration of more than 3 months 4. Individuals who can ambulate without assistive devices/ caretaker 5. Minimum educational level of 4th grade of elementary education 6. Individuals willing to participate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with no confirmatory diagnosis of knee OA 2. Individuals with known neuromuscular or musculoskeletal pathologies 3. Undergone total knee replacement, lumbar spine or any lower extremity surgery 4. Diagnosed with any health condition which could influence the function of foot such as diabetes mellitus or any neurological or orthopaedic impairment 5. Individuals who do not give consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Toe Grip StrengthTimepoint: Only once | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional Reach TestTimepoint: Once only;Timed Up and Go TestTimepoint: Once only;Visual Analogue TestTimepoint: Once only;Western Ontario and McMaster University (WOMAC) OA indexTimepoint: Once only | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMiqdad Ashraf
Professor
Outcome results
None listed