Osteoarthritis, Knee
Conditions
Brief summary
In this study, we compared the effects of intermittent pneumatic compression along with conventional treatment and cold-pack treatment along with conventional treatment on clinical outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Interventions
The group received ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, electrical stimulation, exercise, and intermittent pneumatic compression.
OTHERCold-pack
The group received ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, electrical stimulation, exercise, and cold packs.
Sponsors
Marmara University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
35 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Patients diagnosed with knee OA according to the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), and were considered as stage 2 and 3 according to Kellgren-Lawrence criteria.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knee Swelling | 3 minutes | Knee swelling was measured with a tape measure. |
| Pain Intensity | 3 minutes | A Visual Analogue Scale was used to measure pain intensity. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Range of Motion | 3 minutes | A universal goniometer was used to measure range of knee flexion. |
| Muscle Strength | 10 minutes | A digital dynamometer (J-TECH Power Track II Commander, USA) was used to measure quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscle strength. |
| Functional Status | 10 minutes | The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis (WOMAC) Index was used to evaluate pain, stiffness and physical function. |
Outcome results
None listed