Knee Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of Knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group received 12 standard sessions of Swedish massage (three interval sessions a week, within 4 weeks, about 20-30 minutes per session) by a profe
Sponsors
Shahid Bahonar university of Kerman
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
45 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women in the age range of 45 to 65 years Having radiological symptoms of osteoarthritis in one knee Chronic knee pain for 1 month or more Morning stiffness less than 30 minutes Crepitus
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any pain or lesion in the lower limb (except osteoarthritis of the knee) Use of energy drinks, drugs and alcohol The presence of wounds, warts, cracks and inflamed acnes in the area of ??the extensor muscles of the affected knee History of neurological and muscular diseases Existence of any systemic diseases such as rheumatism, diabetes or a history of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases History of any surgery on the affected knee Intra-articular injection (PRP) during the last six months History of fractures and dislocations in the lower extremities during the past year Have a regular exercise program for the past six months Having knee pain less than one day a month Inability to walk without help
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Kinematics parameters of walking gait. Timepoint: The mentioned variable was measured at the baseline (before the intervention) and 4 weeks after the start of the massage intervention. Method of measurement: Motion Analysis System.;Muscle activity of quadriceps. Timepoint: The mentioned variable was measured at the baseline (before the intervention) and 4 weeks after the start of the massage intervention. Method of measurement: Bio electronica muscle electrical activity recorder made in Italy, Usb2 + model with 16 channels.;Voluntary isometric strength of quadriceps muscles. Timepoint: The mentioned variable was measured at the baseline (before the intervention) and 4 weeks after the start of the massage intervention. Method of measurement: Hand Held Dynamometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee Joint Proprioception. Timepoint: The mentioned variable was measured at the baseline (before the intervention) and 4 weeks after the start of the massage intervention. Method of measurement: In order to evaluate the knee joint proprioception, a system consisting of skin marking, digital imaging with Canon camera (20 megapixel resolution made in Japan) and AutoCAD software (made by Autodesk USA) was used.;Symptoms Of Knee Osteoarthritis. Timepoint: The mentioned variable was measured at the baseline (before the intervention) and 4 weeks after the start of the massage intervention. Method of measurement: The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFariborz Mohammadipour
Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
Outcome results
None listed