Knee Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: real tDCS: ?All participants will be received real and sham tDCS with a counterbalanced crossover design within a one-week interval. The electrode montages for the
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age of 45–70 years Radiological signs of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis according to K-L scale Pain and tenderness in medial side of knee joint (VAS > 3) Walking without use of assistive devices
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Obesity with body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m2 Any neurological disorders that would influence balance Taken medication that affects balance control Previous knee injury or surgery / prior arthroplasty of any joint of lower extremity Fracture of either lower extremity within 6 months Any congenital or acquired musculoskeletal disorder in lower extremity Presence of any inflammatory arthritis Any contraindication to apply tDCS such as head implants, history of epilepsy/seizure or brain tumors, and pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Static Balance. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Measurement of static balance parameters using the force plate. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Strength of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Dynamometer.;Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale (VAS). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Zohreh Shafizadegan
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed