Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: 8 - form Tai Chi Program: Participants in the 8-Form Tai Chi group will receive supervised Tai Chi sessions lasting 60 minutes, consisting of 10 minutes of warm up, 45 minutes of Tai Ch
Sponsors
Amity University Noida Amity Institute of Physiotherapy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age range: 45 60 years Clinical diagnosis of primary osteoarthritis of the knee Radiographic evidence Mild to moderate osteoarthritis (Kellgren Lawrence Grade I III) confirmed by X-ray Able to understand and follow exercise instructions Provides written informed consent to participate At least Grade 3/5 muscle strength in key lower limb muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings) based on the Oxford Scale for Manual Muscle Testing
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Knee pain caused by other conditions (example rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis) History of total knee replacement on the affected knee, or planned knee surgery during the study period Intra-articular steroid injection in the knee within the past 3 months Significant knee instability or severe deformity Neurological or musculoskeletal disorder affecting lower limb function Participation in any formal exercise program for the knee in the last 6 months Any unstable medical condition where exercise is not advised Inability to follow instructions due to cognitive impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| KOOS Score ( Pain, Function, Quality of Life ) NPRS (Numeric Pain Rating Scale)Timepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Timed Up & Go TUG TESTTimepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sanjib Kumar Das
Amity University, Noida
Outcome results
None listed