Osteoarthritis. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue(M00-M99)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A was treated with high-power laser and exercise therapy for 10 sessions. Intervention 2: Intervention group: or group B that was treated with quadriceps musc
Sponsors
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Being on stage two or three of knee osteoarthritis A history of continuous knee pain caused by osteoarthritis for at least 6 months Minimum pain intensity of 3 based on Visual Analog Scale (VAS) criteria before the intervention Body mass index less than or equal to 30 kg/m2 No using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids before or during the intervention A healthy mental state and full satisfaction to participate in the research
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients under 18 years old pregnant women Non-completion of evaluation and treatment programs Irregular attendance in the treatment program The use of intra-articular injections during the last year before the study and during the study A history of knee injury and surgery Suffering from neuromuscular diseases and malignant tumors Having bone implants in the lower limbs Suffering from any rheumatological disease that requires steroid drugs Participation in exercise therapy and physiotherapy programs during the last 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of pain using a visual analogue scale (VAS). Timepoint: After 10 sessions of laser therapy and after biofeedback and exercise therapy. Method of measurement: VAS criteria. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Rahimi
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed