knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: routine physiotherapy including TENS, Continuous US, hot packs and strengthening exercises three days a week for 4 weeks. Intervention 2: Intervention group: routine ph
Sponsors
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
55 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Complete satisfaction to participate in this study Age between 55 and 75 years Kellgren-Lawrence grade two and three knee osteoarthritis in plain imaging VAS < 4
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute symptomatic OA Previous or concomitant injury on the knee and other lower extremity joints Previous history of serious knee trauma, surgery and arthroplasty History of knee intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid or steroid in the last 6 months History of medical problems such as cardiopulmonary disease, neurologic disease, malignant disease, chronic disease such as diabetes History of newly repaired fracture and bone implants Having a pace maker Taking any medication Incomplete treatment and assessment History of WBVT contraindications (epilepsy, vertigo, uncontrolled hypertension, acute hernia, serious cardiovascular disease, pacemaker, acute thrombosis, tumors, recent surgery) WBVT intolerance
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Onset time of muscle activity during stance phase of a gait cycle. Timepoint: Before and after one month of intervention. Method of measurement: Surface EMG system and force plate.;RMS of muscle activity during stance phase of a gait cycle. Timepoint: Before and after one month of intervention. Method of measurement: Surface EMG system. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Active time of muscle activity during stance phase of a gait cycle. Timepoint: Before and after one month of intervention. Method of measurement: Surface EMG system and force plate.;Peak time of muscle activity during stance phase of a gait cycle. Timepoint: Before and after one month of intervention. Method of measurement: Surface EMG system and force plate. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZiaeddin Safavi Farrokhi
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed