Knee osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) age between 50 and 80 years, (2) knee OA with a Kellgren and Lawrence (K/L) grade <4, and (3) knee extension deficit <10 degree
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) bilateral knee OA, (2) acute symptoms, (3) rheumatoid arthritis, or (4) previous surgery involving either lower extremity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 10 m walk test The 10m walk test measuresd it after 20 minutes of intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| timed up-and-go test, knee flexion angle while squatting, knee pain during walking and squatting, difficulty during walking and squatting | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Hiroshima International University Graduate School of Medical Technology and Health Welfare Sciences Major in Medical Engineering and T