Non Specific Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
the aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of Combination Therapy on Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Postmenopausal Women
Detailed description
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common musculoskeletal condition affecting the quality of life of older adults. The prevalence of OA is very high 45% in females in comparison to males, especially after menopause due to the hormonal changes. In the physical therapy practice, therapeutic ultrasound (US) is one of the most frequently applied electrotherapeutic modalities in orthopedics physiotherapy. Simultaneous application of two therapeutic modalities at the same site is described as combination therapy (CT). The most commonly used CT is US & Transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (TENS )where this approach was effective in pain modulation .The use of combination therapy is highly preferable because of the advantageous effect both electro-therapy and ultrasound provide simultaneously. There are no current studies on using combination therapy in the treatment of pain in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis in post-menopausal women and we don't know the proper treatment dose.The study is designed as a prospective, randomized, pre-posttest, controlled trial.where we have two groups Intervention group and control. the intervention group will recieve strengthening exercises in addition to combination therapy 10 minutes for each session, 3 times per week, for 3 weeks.The Control group will recieve the same strengthening exercises as intervention group and sham combination therapy 10 minutes for each session, 3 times per week, for 2 weeks.
Interventions
DEVICECombination therapy (CT)
Two therapeutic modalities at the same site is described as combination therapy (CT). The most commonly used CT is US & TENS where this approach was effective in pain modulation
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
55 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Forty women who suffer pain out of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis * Their age will range from 55 to 65 * At least one year after last menstruation. * Their BMI will be ranged from 25 to 35 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
* Neurological disorders. * Cardiovascular disorders. * Severe knee osteoarthritis * Areas of the body where cancerous lesions exist. * Any skin impairment at site of application as inflammation, lesion, wounds, infection and swelling. * Pacemaker and any metallic implants.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knee Range Of Motion | up to four weeks | electronic goniometer it measures range of motion objectively assess ROM for extremities and digits |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| activity of daily living | up to four weeks | Western Ontario and McMaster universities arthritis index (WOMAC) It will be used to measure activities of daily living, functional mobility gait, general health and quality of life |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed