knee osteoarthritis. Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: traditional Physiotherapy(Ultrasound, Infra-Red, Trans- cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Exercise therapy) with trans-cranial direct current stimulation of
Sponsors
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals aged 50-70 years Individuals with grades 2 and 3 of OA to the diagnosis of orthopedics by System Kellgren and Lawrence Having at least 3 signs of the 6 clinical symptoms of the American College of Rheumatology People with dominant right leg involvement (in the case of bilateral, the right lesion is also dominant) Minimal pain 4 according to the visual scale of pain
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having knee surgery for the last six months Replacing the knee joint or tibia osteotomy on the affected side Neurological conditions affecting organ function (Parkinson's disease, stroke and multiple sclerosis) Inability to walk without help History of another rheumatic disease that causes secondary osteoarthritis People with lack of sensation and epilepsy whom pain modification techniques are prohibited
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: before initiation of treatment, 10 session, 1 month ago. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Function. Timepoint: before initiation of treatment, 10 session, 1 month ago. Method of measurement: questionnaire and tests.;Strength of muscle. Timepoint: before initiation of treatment, 10 session, 1 month ago. Method of measurement: dynamometer.;Range of motion. Timepoint: before initiation of treatment, 10 session, 1 month ago. Method of measurement: goniameter. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactGholmhosein Nassaj
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed