Primary knee osteoarthritis Musculoskeletal Diseases Gonarthrosis [arthrosis of knee]
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two intervention groups by using a computer-generated random software sequence of allocation. Participants are randomized by the clinic secretary, who
Sponsors
University of Haifa
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Primary KOA 2. Age 50-75 years old 3. Both genders 4. Symptomatic knee pain lasting for 6 months or longer 5. Pain level =4 out of 10 according to the Visual Analog Scale (VAS scale) 6. Independent walking ability of at least 30 meters 7. KOA level of 2-3 according to the Kellgren–Lawrence classification scale
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants with secondary KOA 2. Significant sensory disturbances in the lower extremities 3. Uncontrolled diabetes or uncontrolled heart disease 4. Body Mass Index (BMI) >40 kg/m² 5. Presence of pacemaker 6. Previous surgeries in lower limbs 7. Metal or implants in the body 8. Inability to understand simple instructions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity during rest, walking, and while standing up measured using the visual analog scale (VAS) at baseline and post the six sessions (week 3) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pain intensity, stiffness, and level of physical functioning measured using the Hebrew version of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis questionnaire (WOMAC) at baseline and post the six sessions (week 3) 2. Functional mobility measured using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test at baseline and post the six sessions (week 3) 3. Walking ability measured using the 10-Meter Walk (10MW) at baseline and post the six sessions (week 3) | — |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed