Knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: 1-Control group: Interventions in this group include: 1) Infrared therapy for 20 minutes: The Infrared bulb is positioned at a distance of 50 cm from the knee of the individuals. The p
Sponsors
Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Radiologic signs of grade 1 and 2 Kellgren-Lawrence: Decrease of joint space and existence of osteophytes Visual analogue scale (VAS) score of 3 or more Body mass index<30
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The patients with rheumatoid arthritis; malignancy; knee surgery; fracture; complete tear anterior cruciate ligament or menisci; athletics; neuropathy, genu valgum or varum more than 20 degree; hyalgan or corticosteroids injection in last 6 months. Physiotherapy in last month grade 3 and 4 Kellgren-Lawrence in radiologic examination Bilateral knee pain or local infection Acute bursitis or tendinitis of the knee Referral pain from lumbar or hip to knee.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Fiber angle; volume and thickness of vastus medialis oblique. Timepoint: Before intervention, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: Using ultrasonography.;Fiber angle and length; volume and thickness of vastus lateralis. Timepoint: Before intervention, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: Using ultrasonography. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSosan Komaei
Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Deputy of Research
Outcome results
None listed