Health Condition 1: M171- Unilateral primary osteoarthritisof knee
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals will be included in this trial if (1) ages 45 70 for both men and women; (2) the presence of unilateral 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) (5) absence any unusual cardiac response during the six-minute walk test
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain (Numeric Pain Rating Scale), Pressure Pain Threshold (Algometer), Muscle strength (Sphygmomanometer), Function (WOMAC)Timepoint: Baseline, 6 weeks and 30 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of Motion (Goniometer), Aerobic capacity (6MWT), Depression (PHQ-9)Timepoint: At baseline, posttest after 6 weeks and follow-up after 24 weeks | — |
Countries
Bangladesh
Contacts
Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jashore