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Aquatic Therapy, Balance Training for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Effectiveness of Aquatic Therapy, Digital Dynamic Balance Board Training for Ankle Instability and Functional Mobility in individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108105
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-04-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M057- Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor without organ or systems involvement

Interventions

Intervention1: Aquatic Therapy: 10 sets-3 rep, week 1-2: walking, b/L heel rise, Double leg mini squat, Supported single-leg stance. Week 3-4: Unilateral heel rise, Step dril

Sponsors

Aparna Shree P
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis according to ACR/EULAR criteria Grade II. 2. Clinical involvement of ankle and/or foot joints. 3. Y Balance Test (Mild to Moderate) 4. Mild to moderate disease activity (clinically stable). 5. Ability to ambulate independently (without an assistive device). 6. Stable medical management for at least 3 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Acute RA flare at the time of assessment 2. Severe joint deformities requiring surgical intervention 3. History of ankle or foot surgery 4. Open wounds, skin infections, or active ulcers 5. Severe cardiovascular or respiratory conditions contraindicate hydrotherapy 6. Neurological disorders affecting balance or gait 7. Pregnancy 8. Fear of water or inability to tolerate pool environment 9. Patients diagnosed with OA knee 10. Any recent surgeries in the last 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool 2. Foot Function Index 3. NPRS Scale Timepoint: 30-40 mins

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactV S Seetharaman

College Of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramakrishna Institute Of Paramedical Sciences.

seeraman_vs@yahoo.com9842744406

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026