Knee osteoarthritis Musculoskeletal Diseases Arthrosis
Conditions
Interventions
This is aimed at testing and refining a training package for the new intervention that we have recently developed. More details on this intervention can be found at https://hub.salford.ac.uk/cognitive
Sponsors
University of Salford
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Above 40 years old 2. Speak and understand English sufficient to read the information sheet and sign the consent form 3. Ability to walk without an assistive device for at least 100m (to ensure patients have sufficient mobility to be able to complete the intervention) 4. Clinical diagnosis of KOA according to ACR criteria 5. Pain for at least six months' duration
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Dementia or other major cognitive impairment 2. BMI >33 kg/m² (as increased subcutaneous fat prevents collection of surface EMG signals) 3. Lower limb arthroplasty 4. Any systemic inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis 5. Any balance disorders which may increase the risk of a fall 6. Not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (for the safety of the physiotherapist and research staff)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis condition measured using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) at Baseline & 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pain catastrophizing scale at Baseline & 12 weeks 2. Tampa scale of kinesiophobia at Baseline & 12 weeks | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed