Knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Non-invasive transcranial stimulation device (TPCS) with a current of 1.5 mA for 15 minutes+Closed kinetic chain exercises. Intervention 2: Intervention group: non-
Sponsors
Razi University of Kermanshah
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
40 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Having the clinical criteria of knee osteoarthritis of the American College of Rheumatology. (Altamn et al., 1991) • Having II score = in the Kellgren and Lawrence criteria. • Not using intra-articular injections during the last 3 months. • Chronic knee pain most days, for at least 3 months, pain score of at least 4 on the visual analogue pain scale. • Reduction of joint space or osteophyte in radiography.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Uncontrolled diabetes. • Body mass index greater than or equal to (BMI>40kg/m2), patients with extreme obesity. • Physiotherapy or knee surgery (within the last 12 months). • Lower limb arthroplasty. • Intra-articular steroid injections (during the last 6 months). • Systemic arthritic disease. • Additional orthopedic injuries in the lower limb (such as joint dysplasia). • Neuromuscular disorders that interfere with daily functioning such as (stroke, uncontrolled muscle stiffness, tumor,...) patients who are unable to walk without assistive devices. • Patients who have undergone other exercise or nutritional treatments in the last three months. • Neuromuscular diseases (such as MS and Parkinson's) that interfere with the training program. • Fracture and surgery in the lower limb. • Use of any other therapeutic intervention during the period that the subjects are in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: visual analog scale.;Degree of perceived fatigue. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Borg CR10 Index.;Physical performance. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: WOMAC questionnaire.;Proprioception. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Bubble Inclinometer.;Balance. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: PT-SCAN.;Strength. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: dynamometer.;Electrical activity of the quadriceps muscles. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Electromyography.;Knee instability. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Felson questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFarzaneh Gandomi
Razi University of Kermanshah
Outcome results
None listed