Osteoarthritis of knee. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Participants in this group will receive the Otago exercise program.This program consists of 24 sessions (3 sessions per week for 8 weeks), with each session lasting
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age over 60 years Mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis based on the WOMAC questionnaire. Informed consent to participate in the study. Having a body mass index (BMI) in the range of 20 to 35 kg/m square Sufficient cognitive ability to understand instructions according to the medical record Motor ability (Ability to walk at least 6 meters, without dependence on a walker- Ability to perform exercises)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of inner ear disorders, as documented in the medical records Presence of severe cardiovascular diseases or severe heart failure (evidenced by limited activity tolerance), as documented in the medical records. Presence of neurological disorders (such as stroke, severe Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, dementia, or Alzheimer's), as documented in the medical records. Presence of advanced visual or hearing impairment (which would pose a risk of falling during exercises), as documented in the medical records. Current use of strong sedatives or benzodiazepines, as documented in the medical records. History of lower limb injuries within the past 12 months, as documented in the medical records
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fear of falling score in the elderly in the (FES-I) questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: (FES-I) questionnaire.;Quality of life score of the elderly in (SF-36) questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: (SF-36) questionnaire.;Static balance score in the elderly in Sharpened Romberg Test. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Sharpened Romberg Test.;Dynamic balance score in elderly in (TUG). Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Time Up and Go Test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHossein Shahnazi
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed