Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Russian Electrical Stimulation with quadriceps strengthening: Participants in the experimental group will receive Russian electrical stimulation in addition to quadriceps strengthening
Sponsors
Dr Ehsanur Rahman
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Men and Women aged fifty years or above with knee pain rated eight or more on VAS, diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis for at least six months as per ACR criteria, able to walk without gait aids, knee flexion more than ninety degrees and willing for standing knee joint X ray.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded if they have had knee surgery in the past year, use implanted electrical devices, have recent contracture or trauma, or have neuromuscular or skin diseases affecting the lower limb. Those who have done strength training in the last six months, use anti-inflammatory analgesics, or received corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections within three months will also be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Pain by Pressure Pain Threshold with pressure algometer 2.Muscle Strength by Automated Portable DynamometerTimepoint: Baseline, after 6 weeks intervention, follow up after 3 months from post intervention analysis | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Functional Disability by WOMAC disability index and 6 Min Walk TestTimepoint: Baseline, after 6 weeks intervention, follow up after 3 months from post intervention analysis | — |
Countries
Bangladesh
Contacts
Public ContactDr Ehsanur Rahman
Jashore University of Science and Technology
Outcome results
None listed