Knee Osteoarthritis. Arthrosis, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: a. Tests and control groups will undergo a conventional physical therapy program of three sessions a week for ten sessions. Each session will take 40 minutes.Conventional physical ther
Rehabilitation
a. Tests and control groups will undergo a conventional physical therapy program of three sessions a week for ten sessions. Each session will take 40 minutes.Conventional physical therapy includes:1.
b.Intervention Group 1: Supplementary Cycle ergometer program: 1. One minutes pedaling: workload=0, self-selected speed of pedaling (RPM) [Warm-Up period] 2. Five minutes pedaling: RPM=50-60, gradual
c.Intervention Group 2: Supplementary Treadmill program: Test group will take part in a 17-minute exercise program on treadmill as presented below: 1.One minutes walking with self-selected velocity [W
Sponsors
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Vice Chancellor of Research and Technology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: One or both knee pain on most days of the previous month occurring during weight-bearing activities and demonstrated radiographic changes; Patients with K-L grades of 2;At least 90 degree of knee range of motion; Age between 40-70 years; Stable baseline blood pressure according to the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for exercise Exclusion criteria: Serious medical conditions for which exercise will be contraindicated; Severe patellofemoral pain that will not allow participation in the stationary cycling regimen; Be unable to walk on a treadmill without an assistive device; Any cardiovascular disease as uncontrolled hypertension or unstable angina or neurological disorder (i.e. stroke, Parkinson’s, etc.) that can affect patient gait in various forms; Presence of clinical symptoms of OA in hip, ankle or foot; Any significant foot disease that cause change in gait
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: A day before starting the study and a day after the last exercise session. Method of measurement: VAS.;Function. Timepoint: A day before starting the study and a day after the last exercise session. Method of measurement: Koos, TUG, 6 min Walking Test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cardovascular Fitness. Timepoint: A day before starting the study and a day after the last exercise session. Method of measurement: Bruce test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Zahra Sadat Rezaeian
Muscoloskeletal Research Center, Department of Physical therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences,
Outcome results
None listed