Knee osteoarthritis.. Primary arthrosis of the knee joint
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: APS, 16 minutes with mild amplitude. Intervention 2: APS, 8 minutes with maximum durable amplitude. Intervention 3: Applying the electrods of device for 16 minutes without any stimulat
Rehabilitation
Placebo
APS, 16 minutes with mild amplitude
APS, 8 minutes with maximum durable amplitude
Applying the electrods of device for 16 minutes without any stimulation
Sponsors
Vice-chancellor for Research, Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: reading and signing the informed consent, age between 40-70 years, mild and moderate OA, Exclusion criteria: OA in the other joins of the lower limb, secondary OA, other systemic diseases lick arthritis, any strain or sprain that affect the individual function (except primary OA), Not participating regularly in therapy sessions or unwillingness to continue to be in the study in follow up session, any increase of signs (probable dermatological allergy to APS)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Signs and symptoms. Timepoint: Every 2 weeks, for 4 sessions. Method of measurement: Clinical evaluation, measuring with tape. chronometer, goniometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Thigh muscles volume. Timepoint: Every 2 weeks, for 4 sessions. Method of measurement: measuring with tape.;Total dose of medicine. Timepoint: Every 2 weeks, for 4 sessions. Method of measurement: Asking and weighing total dose. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Mohammad Akbari
Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty
Outcome results
None listed