Osteoarthritis of knee.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The participants in the intervention group will perform the training sessions of progressive resistance strength training of lower limb muscle groups following the
Sponsors
Rehmatul-Lil-Alameene Post Graduate Institute of Cardiology
University of Malaya
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Overweight and obese knee osteoarthritis patients having osteoarthritis of one or both knees Osteoarthritis grading scale of 2-mild or 3-moderate according to Kellgren and Lawrence radiographic scale Symptoms of osteoarthritis for more than three months Residing in the Urban community of Lahore
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Flat feet Knee surgery Corticosteroid injection of knee Spinal deformities Cardiac problem Hormonal problem.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body Mass Index. Timepoint: At pre-test and post-test (after 12-weeks of intervention) measurements. Method of measurement: Calculated by the formula Weight (kg)/Height(meter square).;Quality of life. Timepoint: At pre-test and post-test (after 12-weeks of intervention) measurements. Method of measurement: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index summary score of pain, stiffness and physical function. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional capacity. Timepoint: At pre-test and post-test (after 12-weeks of intervention) measurements. Method of measurement: Gait Speed Test will be used for the assessment of functional capacity. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactMuhammad Tariq Rafiq
Punjab Employees Social Security Institution
Outcome results
None listed