Comparison of DNS Exercises and Conventional Rehabilitation on Knee Osteoarthritis

Comparison of the Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises and Conventional Rehabilitation on Postural control, Pain Intensity, Functional Performance, and Quality of Life in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20251112067965N1

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-13

Start date

2026-05-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Osteoarthritis of knee. Osteoarthritis of knee

Interventions

Intervention 1: First Intervention group: DNS exercises - Participants in this group will receive a therapeutic exercise program based on the principles of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS). T

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

50 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, Kellgren & Lawrence Grade I or II, confirmed radiographically by a specialist physician or physical therapist. Ability to ambulate independently for a minimum of 10 meters without assistive devices. No participation in any structured exercise program (e.g., physiotherapy or corrective exercises) within the last 3 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Undergoing surgery on the affected lower limb or knee within the last 6 months (excluding minor unrelated procedures). Received intra-articular knee injections (steroid or hyaluronic acid) within the past 3 months. Presence of neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis) that impact balance and postural control. Presence of uncontrolled cardiorespiratory insufficiency or active rheumatic diseases. History of knee arthroplasty (joint replacement).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Postural control. Timepoint: Before the intervention, during the intervention, and 72 hours post-last training session. Method of measurement: Y-Balance Test.;Pain Intensity. Timepoint: Before the intervention, during the intervention, and 72 hours post-last training session. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.;Functional Performance. Timepoint: Before the intervention, during the intervention, and 72 hours post-last training session. Method of measurement: Six-Minute Walk Test.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: Before the intervention, during the intervention, and 72 hours post-last training session. Method of measurement: Short Form Health Survey SF-36.	—

Measure

Time frame

Postural control. Timepoint: Before the intervention, during the intervention, and 72 hours post-last training session. Method of measurement: Y-Balance Test.;Pain Intensity. Timepoint: Before the intervention, during the intervention, and 72 hours post-last training session. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.;Functional Performance. Timepoint: Before the intervention, during the intervention, and 72 hours post-last training session. Method of measurement: Six-Minute Walk Test.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: Before the intervention, during the intervention, and 72 hours post-last training session. Method of measurement: Short Form Health Survey SF-36.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Knee function. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 72 hours post-last training session. Method of measurement: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index.;Falling risk. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 72 hours post-last training session. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go test.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAlireza Shamseddini

Bagheiat-allah University of Medical Sciences

shamseddini23@gmail.com+98 21 8755 4408

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026