Knee osteoarthritis.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The core stability exercise group will perform core stability exercises 3 times per week for 8 weeks. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Core stability exercises a
Sponsors
Islamic Azad University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
50 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male, age over 50 Knee pain that has lasted for at least 6 months Knee pain may still persist in the week before the start of the test. Average knee pain intensity greater than or equal to 4 on the visual analog scale for pain intensity. Lack of a history of regular athletic activity (at least three times a week) in the last six months.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Undergoing physiotherapy in the past year. Patients who are currently or have been in the past three months engaged in exercise or yoga programs for the treatment of any illness. Arthroscopy or open surgery on the index knee in the past six months or planned in the next 6 to 8 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Y balance test. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: This test was conducted in three directions: anterior, posterior-internal, and posterior-external, so that the subject stood on one leg at the center of Y and attempted to reach with the other leg while maintaining balance on the supporting leg. The subject would touch the farthest possible point in each of the specified directions without error using the toes. The distance from the point of contact to the center was the reach distance, which would be measured in centimeters. To minimize learning effects, each subject would practice this test in each of the three directions six times with a 15-second rest between attempts. After a 5-minute rest, the subject would perform the main test in the principal directions. In the event of an error, if the foot that was in the center moved or the individual's balance was disrupted, the subject would be asked to repeat the test. To obtain an overall balance score for the individual, the following formula will be used. Given that this test has a significant relationship with leg length, in order to conduct this test and normalize the data, the actual length of the leg will be measured from the anterior superior iliac spine to the medial malleolus while lying supine on the ground using a tape measure before the measurement process begins. It is worth mentioning that the overall reaching score is obtained by summing the reach distances in the three directions, dividing by 3, and multiplying by the length of the limb.;Static balance. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: In this study, static balance will be assessed using the single-leg stance test. In this test, the participant will stand barefoot on their dominant leg, and the time spent standing will be recorded with a stopwatch until the heel of the stance leg lifts off the ground. The test will be repeated three times with a 15-second rest interval, and the best | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactVahid Mazloum
Islamic Azad University
Outcome results
None listed