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Chair-Based Versus Floor Aerobics for Knee Osteoarthritis: Which Exercise Improves Joint Alignment, Movement Sense, and Quality of Life

Effect of Low Intensity Chair Versus Floor Aerobics on Knee Alignment, Proprioception, and Quality of Life in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis: Randomized Clinical Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/094718
Enrollment
30
Registered
2025-09-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M170- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

Interventions

Intervention1: Chair Aerobics Exercises : 4 weeks 3 days per week 40 mins 1 set per exercise 10 repetitions increase to 2 to 3 sets by 4 weeks based on pain level Control Intervention1: Floor Aerobic

Sponsors

Adarsh M Akki
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All genders aged between 40 to 65 years old Participants with knee osteoarthritis in Kellgren and Lawrence system classification of grade 1 or 2 will be included for the study. Participants with an HKA angle between 170 degree and 185 degree (physiological varus or valgus) to ensure the inclusion of individuals with knee osteoarthritis but without severe deformities Individuals who is able to walk without assistive device Those who are willing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of severe musculoskeletal disorders or neuromuscular conditions History of recent surgeries or interventions related to joint health in the past?six?months Participants with uncontrolled Diabetes mellitus and Hypertension Participants with diabetic neuropathy History of dementia or cognitive impairments History of visual deficiency auditory deficiency cardiovascular disease and peripheral neuropathy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale Static knee alignment using the APECS application Proprioception by using the Joint Position Sense (JPS) test with a Goniometer Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index WOMAC Timepoint: Assessment at the baseline and 6 weeks using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale Assessment at the baseline and 6 weeks, Static knee alignment using the APECS application Assessment at the baseline and 6 weeks of Proprioception by using the Joint Position Sense (JPS) test with a goniometer Assessment at the baseline and 6 weeks, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index WOMAC

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vijay Kage

KLE INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY,NEHRU NAGAR,BELAGAVI

vijaykage@klekipt.edu.in09449270692

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026