Health Condition 1: M170- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Postmenopausal women 2. Radiologically diagnosed bilateral knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade II -III) (Radiograph obtained within six months of the outset of the study) 3. Persistent knee pain present for more than 3 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of knee surgery or intra-articular injection within the last 6 months 2. Advanced Osteoarthritis (Kellgren -Lawrence grade IV) 3. Neurological disorders affecting gait or balance 4. Rheumatoid arthritis 5. Acute trauma, fracture or ligamentous injury of the lower limb 6. Concurrent participation in another physiotherapy or exercise trial
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Numeric Rating Scale 2. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index 3. World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF (Brief Version)Timepoint: 1. Baseline and Post-intervention (4 weeks) 2. Baseline and Post-intervention (4 weeks) 3. Baseline and Post-intervention (4 weeks) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Universal Goniometer 2. Manual Muscle TestingTimepoint: 1. Baseline and Post-intervention (4 weeks) 2. Baseline and Post-intervention (4 weeks) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Khalsa College, Amritsar