Health Condition 1: M170- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For Phase I - Individuals will be included in this trial if (1) ages 45 70 for both men and women; (2) the presence of knee OA for at least six months following American College of Rheumatology criteria; (3) able to walk without the use of any aids and able to flex the knee beyond 90 degrees; (4) anterior-posterior bilateral standing radiograph presents Kellgren and Lawrence Grade II/III knee OA; (5) having smartphone for watching video tutorial. For Phase II - Individuals will be included if (1) complete Phase I home-based exercise program (HBEP); (2) pain subsides during walking and staring
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: For Phase I - Individuals will be excluded if (1) knee surgery has been performed in the previous twelve months; (2) lumbar radiculopathy, vascular claudication, severe anterior-sided knee pain resulting from patella-femoral syndrome or chondromalacia, as well as further neurological, muscular, or joint conditions that could impair the function of the lower limbs; (3) visible malformation of the knee, either varus or valgus; (4) Received hyaluronic acid or corticosteroid injections within three months of study enrollment; (5) pregnancy (6) BMI over 30. For Phase II - Individuals will be excluded if (1) present signs of knee OA following American College of Rheumatology criteria;16 (2) the presence of unusual cardiac response during the six-minute walk test and staring.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pain (NPRS), pressure pain threshold (Algometer), and functional ability (WOMAC)Timepoint: At baseline, week-8, week-16 and week-24 follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| muscle strength (sphygmomanometer), range of motion(goniometer), aerobic capacity (6MWT), and quality of life(SF-36Timepoint: At baseline, week-8, week-16 and week-24 follow-up | — |
Countries
Bangladesh
Contacts
Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jashore