Knee Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Keywords
knee osteoarthritis, hydrotherapy
Brief summary
Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition characterized by pain and functional disability in older people. Prevalence increases with age and is more frequent in older women. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of an 8-weeks hydrotherapy training with elastic bands on pain and functional disability in old people with knee osteoarthritis.
Detailed description
The main symptoms of knee osteoarthritis are pain and functional disability. These symptoms are caused by a progressive loss and deterioration of articular cartilage with reactive new bone formation at the joint's surface and margins involving articular cartilage, soft tissues and bone damage. Many treatment programs have been developed, including medication with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, physical modalities, and therapeutic exercises. It is hypothesized that a hydrotherapy treatment during 8 weeks would benefit patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Interventions
OTHERHydrotherapy intervention
Participants randomized to the exercise programme received a training in a swimming pool focused on dance therapy.
OTHERControl group
Standard exercises of hydrotherapy
Sponsors
Universidad de Granada
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* confirmed clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis
Exclusion criteria
* total knee arthroplasty * inability to co-operate or follow instructions. * a major neurological disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in pain pressure threshold | baseline, 8 weeks | The pain pressure threshold is defined as the minimum amount of pressure necessary to induce pain or tenderness . It was measured using a pressure algometer (Somedic AB, Sweden), which is a device with a 1 cm diameter rubber disc at the end on quadriceps muscle. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in lower extremity strength | baseline, 8 weeks | Changes in the strength of lower limbs is going to be assessed using the Stairs Climbing Test. This test assesses the ability to ascend and descend a flight of stairs, as well as lower extremity strength, power, and balance. |
| Dual task | baseline, 8 weeks | Dual task is going to be measured using the Timed Up & Go. It assesses basic mobility skill as well as strength, balance, and agility. |
| Functional ability | baseline, 8 weeks | Functional ability was assessed by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index. Higher scores on the this questionnaire represent greater limitations in function. |
| Changes in balance | baseline, 8 weeks | The in balance after the treatment is going to be assessed using the single leg stance. This is a clinical tool that is often used to assess balance and postural steadiness. Subjects are asked to lift one leg off the floor based on their preference and keep the leg raised as long as possible without touching the other leg or the floor |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of sleep | baseline, 8 weeks | Quality of sleep was assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, a self-reported questionnaire. |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed