Health Condition 1: M170- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Proprioception exercise using gaming balance board, Strengthening exercise : Soleus pushup: Proprioception exercise: Wii fit balance board will be used for performing the balance interv
Sponsors
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Guwahati
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Early knee osteoarthritis (Grade 1 & 2). Satisfying min 4 out of 6 clinical symptoms criteria of Osteoarthritis i;e no stiffness, recurrent pain, pain following a duration of rest, discomfort at rest, swelling, instability, reduced range of motion. ?Must not attended other strengthening exercises in the last 6 months ?Should have neutral alignment of knee joint, and able to walk without any gait aid/assistance equipment. Subject with clinically and radiological (X ray) confirmed diagnosis of early osteoarthritis (EOA) by an Orthopaedician (Patello femoral arthritis)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients demonstrate with any neurological, neuromuscular or musculoskeletal condition other than EOA, Rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthritis, Deep vein thrombosis, earlier history of thrombus or stroke. Obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m2) Subjects with history of vertigo (vestibular dysfunction) Patients with hypertension. Any recent (less than 2 years) ligament/soft tissue/bony injuries for lower limb
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| proprioception- centre of pressure, Position sense, Joint senseTimepoint: Before and after the 4 week of intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength and Reaction time: Lower limb Timepoint: Before and after the 4 week of intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr L Sundareswaran
AIIMS Guwahati
Outcome results
None listed