Knee osteoarthritis. Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: 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 ind
Sponsors
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Radiologic signs of grade 1 and 2 Kellgren-Lawrence: Decrease of joint space and existence of osteophytes Body mass index<40
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The patients with rheumatoid arthritis; malignancy; knee surgery; fracture; complete tear anterior cruciate ligament or menisci; athletics; neuropathy, hyalgan or corticosteroids injection in last 6 months.Physiotherapy in last month Grade 3 and 4 Kellgren-Lawrence in radiologic examination Local infection 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.;Area of supra patella effusion. Timepoint: Before intervention, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: Using ultrasonography.;Thickness of supra patella effusion. Timepoint: Before intervention, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: Using ultrasonography.;Disability. Timepoint: Before intervention, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: WOMAC questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAnahita Hasannejad
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed