Osteoarthritis of knee. Gonarthrosis [arthrosis of knee]
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group treated with 12 ( 4 weeks ,3 sessions ) sessions of low-frequency TENS & hot pack for 20 minutes, continuous ultrasound treatment for 5 minutes and exercise. Intervention
Rehabilitation
Control group treated with 12 ( 4 weeks ,3 sessions ) sessions of low-frequency TENS & hot pack for 20 minutes, continuous ultrasound treatment for 5 minutes and exercise
Intervention group over 12 sessions ( 4 weeks ,3 sessions ) treated with Pilates exercises
Sponsors
Vice- Chancellor for Research Affirs of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
50 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: women with knee osteoarthritis , age range 50_70 years old; have a pain in the range of 30_70 mm based on the VAS, score 2 or 3 of standard Modified Altman. Exclusion criteria: have been experienced physiotherapy or exercise therapy in the past 6 months; history of joint tap or steroid injection in the last year; active inflammation of the knee; pain at the hip and ankle; history of fracture or dislocation of lower limbs; any deformities in the lower extremitiesl; osteoporosis based on the criteria of T-Score (T= -2.5); history of systemic, immune system, cardiovascular diseases.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before and after treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Function. Timepoint: Before and after treatment sessions. Method of measurement: timed up and go test and 30 second chair stand test.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before and after treatment sessions. Method of measurement: SF39 questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMahsa Zahedi
Rehabilitation Sciences School of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed