Osteoarthritis of knee. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Have the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology in terms of clinical and radiographic Experiencing knee pain most days of the last month Ability to walk independently and perform daily activities independently Ability to answer the questionnaire's questions physically and mentally Physical and mental ability to participate in sports exercises based on the diagnosis of the treating physician Stability of blood pressure to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Symptoms of knee lock Knee surgery and replacement in the last 6 months Severe knee deformity History of knee malignancy, wound and infection around the knee, history of knee fracture, knee hypermobility and instability Existence of metabolic and endocrine disorders such as diabetes, thyroid disease Having health problems affecting home exercise such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disorder, brain disorder, shortness of breath, arrhythmia, severe vision problems. Chronic use of a knee brace, cane, walker or wheelchair Corticosteroid injection during the last 30 days Injection of hyaluronic acid into the symptomatic joint within the last six months Osteoporosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life in KOOS and SF12 questionnaires. Timepoint: before the intervention and two months after the exercise program. Method of measurement: Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS); 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12).;Quality of sleep in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Timepoint: before the intervention and two months after the exercise program. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shahed University