Knee Osteoarthritis. Arthrosis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Experimental group: The subjects performed resistance exercise training 8 to 12 times with an intensity of 60 – 80% of one of their maximum repetition for a period of 12 weeks, three s
Lifestyle
Experimental group: The subjects performed resistance exercise training 8 to 12 times with an intensity of 60 – 80% of one of their maximum repetition for a period of 12 weeks, three sessions a week.
Sponsors
Shahrekord University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
50 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: knee arthritis; pain on > 50 % of days in the month in one or both knees; difficulty with activities of daily living due to knee pain; X-ray documenting knee OA within 1 year prior to study entry; 15 lbs to 50 lbs overweight. Exclusion criteria: significant cardiac, pulmonary, renal, or hepatic disease; major psychiatric diseases; ACR functional class IV; structured exercise more than once per week for 20 minutes or longer during the 3 months prior to study entry; anticipates moving from the area within 18 months of study entry; anticipates undergoing knee surgery within 1 year of study entry; weight loss of more than 5 kg (11 lbs) in 3 months prior to study entry; anorexiant or other medications known to affect metabolism; current or planned pregnancy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| TNF-a. Timepoint: Before and after 12 weeks of resistance exercise training. Method of measurement: Elisa Kit.;IL-6. Timepoint: Before and after 12 weeks of resistance exercise training. Method of measurement: Elisa Kit.;Resistin. Timepoint: Before and after 12 weeks of resistance exercise training. Method of measurement: Elisa Kit.;HsCRP. Timepoint: Before and after 12 weeks of resistance exercise training. Method of measurement: Elisa Kit.;Adiponectin. Timepoint: Before and after 12 weeks of resistance exercise training. Method of measurement: Elisa Kit.;Insulin Resistance. Timepoint: Before and after 12 weeks of resistance exercise training. Method of measurement: Elisa Kit.;GH. Timepoint: Before and after 12 weeks of resistance exercise training. Method of measurement: Elisa Kit.;IGF-1. Timepoint: Before and after 12 weeks of resistance exercise training. Method of measurement: Elisa Kit.;Estrogen. Timepoint: Before and after 12 weeks of resistance exercise training. Method of measurement: Elisa Kit.;Balance. Timepoint: Before and after 12 weeks of resistance exercise training. Method of measurement: Standard test for balance. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAkbar Azamian Jazi
Shahrekord University
Outcome results
None listed