Knee Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: A group of 12 people with knee osteoarthritis who do exercise training for 8 weeks and 3 sessions per week.The duration of the exercise is 45 to 60 minutes. Training includes muscle re
Sponsors
University of Kashan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
57 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals with knee osteoarthritis severity of grade 2 or 3 are determined based on the Kellgren-Lawrence scale through radiography. Self-reported knee osteoarthritis has been officially documented, detailing symptoms such as pain in the past month and morning stiffness.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Heart disease or uncontrolled blood pressure Uncontrolled diabetes Any neurological disease such as epilepsy, vertigo, stroke or Parkinson's disease Joint injection in the last three months Traumatic surgery of the lower limb Any recent knee injury Lower limb arthroplasty Having arthritis of the hip and ankle joints, as well as other joint diseases other than knee osteoarthritis Participating in any physiotherapy or hydrotherapy treatment in the past three months Use of medical equipment to assist in walking such as a cane Failure to complete training sessions by the subject
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait balance. Timepoint: The pre-test, the eight-week training period and the post-test are taken at the end. Method of measurement: Qualisys Track Manager (QTM) movement analysis system (manufactured by QTM Company, USA) including 7 cameras was used to measure walking balance. The cameras and power plate were set to work simultaneously.;Static balance. Timepoint: The pre-test, the eight-week training period and the post-test are taken at the end. Method of measurement: Kistler 9260 AA force plate was used to measure static balance. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stride Length. Timepoint: Pre-test and post-test. Method of measurement: Qualisys Track Manager (QTM) motion analysis system (manufactured by QTM Company, USA) including 7 cameras was used to measure walking variables.;Step Width. Timepoint: Pre-test and post-test. Method of measurement: Qualisys Track Manager (QTM) motion analysis system (manufactured by QTM Company, USA) including 7 cameras was used to measure walking variables.;Step Length. Timepoint: Pre-test and post-test. Method of measurement: Qualisys Track Manager (QTM) motion analysis system (manufactured by QTM Company, USA) including 7 cameras was used to measure walking variables.;Cadence. Timepoint: Pre-test and post-test. Method of measurement: Qualisys Track Manager (QTM) motion analysis system (manufactured by QTM Company, USA) including 7 cameras was used to measure walking variables. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactPiunik Hovsepian
University of Kashan
Outcome results
None listed