Primary knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Internet-based Exercise Therapy(IET) group-First, Internet connectivity and instant message systems will be examined for patients in the Internet-based exercise the
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
50 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Primary OA of the knee joint grade 2, 3 according Kellgren and Lawrence scale; ?Female gender; Age between 50-75; Knee pain for at least six months and with intensity 4 on the VAS scale in activities such as going up and down stairs, sitting and squat; Normal mental state; Ability to walk independently for at least 30 meters BMI equal or less than 30; Patient's consent to participate in the research; Familiarity how to use the Internet and social media for the Internet-based Exercise Therapy (IET) group.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of knee intra-articular injection in the past six months; History of neuromuscular disease; History of knee traumatic injuries approved by the physician; History of lower limb surgery during the last year; Bone implants, History of new fractures in lower limbs; Malignant tumors; Participating in exercise therapy and physical therapy programs in the recent three months; History of chronic disease or any conditions that known to affect the study;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Pre- and post-intervention. Method of measurement: VAS pain scale.;Active knee range of flexion. Timepoint: Pre- and post-intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometery.;Thigh girth. Timepoint: Pre- and post-intervention. Method of measurement: With centimeter tape. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional Tests. Timepoint: Pre- and post-intervention. Method of measurement: Timed Up & Go Test and Six-Minute Walk Test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public Contact?Dr Bita Zoghalchi
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed