Knee Osteoarthritis. Gonarthrosis [arthrosis of knee]
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The first group: 5 treatment sessions with continuous high power laser according to the Knee-arthrosis protocol of the Lumix 3 ultra device produced by Fisioline, Italy on the 8 points
Rehabilitation
The first group: 5 treatment sessions with continuous high power laser according to the Knee-arthrosis protocol of the Lumix 3 ultra device produced by Fisioline, Italy on the 8 points of the knee joi
The second group: 5 treatment sessions with pulsed high power laser according to the Analgesic protocol of the Lumix 3 ultra device produced by Fisioline, Italy on the 8 points of the knee joint durin
The third group: 5 treatment sessions with super-pulsed high power laser according to the Knee-arthrosis protocol of the Lumix 3 ultra device produced by Fisioline, Italy on the 8 points of the knee j
Sponsors
Tehran University of medical sciences, Research and Technology Dept.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age = 50 Osteoarthritic knee of grade 2-3 based on radiographic diagnosis in the Kellegren and Lawrence grading of osteoarthritis by orthopedist physician. The minimum score of 25 on the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) total score Knee pain = 4 on the visual analog scale (VAS)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of physiotherapy and/or intra-articular injections during last 6 months. Any history of knee surgery History of fracture in knee History of tearing of tendons, ligaments and menisci in knee joint Central or peripheral neuropathy Romatoid Arthritis Malignancy in knee joint Psychologic problems Metabolic disease such as Diabetes, Thyroid, and Kidney problems Infective disease Ankylosis Sever Synovitis Sever valgus or Varus deformity Incomplete treatment for any reasons Osteoarthritic knee of grade 1,4 based on radiographic diagnosis in the Kellegren and Lawrence grading of osteoarthritis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain Score. Timepoint: Evaluating the pain score before the first session and immediately after the first and the fifth treatment sessions. Method of measurement: (Visual Analog Scale) VAS and (MCQ) (Mc-gill Questionnaire).;Knee Function Score. Timepoint: Evaluating the knee function score before the first and immediately after the fifth treatment sessions. Method of measurement: WOMAC Questionnaire.;Edema of knee joint, 10 cm above and 10 cm belong that. Timepoint: Evaluating the knee joint edema before the first session and immediately after the first and the fifth treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Measuring tape.;Active Knee Extension ROM. Timepoint: Evaluating Active Knee Extension ROM before the first session and immediately after the first and the fifth treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Active Knee Flexion ROM. Timepoint: Evaluating Active Knee Flexion ROM before the first session and immediately after the first and the fifth treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Passive Knee Flexion ROM. Timepoint: Evaluating Passive Knee Flexion ROM before the first session and immediately after the first and the fifth treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Measuring Active Popliteal Angle. Timepoint: Measuring Active Popliteal Angle before the first session and immediately after the first and the fifth treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Measuring Passive Popliteal Angle. Timepoint: Measuring Passive Popliteal Angle before the first session and immediately after the first and the fifth treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Goniometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactRahimpour Nadia
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed