Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Sling-based exercises: Sling based open kinetic knee extension exercise:
1.Participant will be in supine position with both hands at the sides of the body.
2.A sling will be placed on t
Sponsors
Anindita Das
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Osteoarthritis of knee according to American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Clinical classification criteria. This classification includes following criterias: Crepitus on active joint motion. Morning stiffness less than 30 minutes duration Age greater than 38 years Bony enlargement of the knee on examination Bony tenderness of the knee on examination No palpable warmth. Pain intensity 4 to 6 according to Visual Analogue Scale. Both the male and female population will be included in this study with unilateral and bilateral knee osteoarthritis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Genu valgum. Recent surgery of lower extremity At present fracture of lower extremities. Any contracture or deformity in lower extremities. Any other knee pathologies including tendinopathy, Patellar Bursitis, tendonitis, ligament injuries etc. Individuals who are not interested to participate in the study are excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis pain scaleTimepoint: 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 30 second chair stand testTimepoint: 6 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactChandrakumar K
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Outcome results
None listed