Knee Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
This study explores the effectiveness of a novel treatment approach for knee osteoarthritis (OA) by comparing the combined use of a new device, Knee Sync Partner, which provides electrical knee traction with stimulation and strengthening exercises, to traditional strengthening exercises alone. Knee osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability worldwide, significantly impacting the quality of life for many individuals, especially with the growing elderly population.
Detailed description
While strengthening exercises are a well-established treatment for improving joint stability and mobility in knee OA patients, the potential benefits of integrating electrical stimulation and traction therapy remain underexplored. This research addresses the gap by conducting a randomized controlled trial to assess whether this combined approach leads to superior outcomes in terms of pain relief, functional improvement, and joint health. The findings could provide valuable insights into more effective, non-invasive management strategies for knee OA, expanding therapeutic options in physical therapy.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALExp
Participants in this group will receive treatment using the Knee Sync Partner, a novel portable device designed to provide electrical traction and stimulation specifically for the knee joint. controlled mechanical traction to the knee joint to reduce joint contact pressure, enhance synovial fluid flow, and increase joint space. This is expected to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTcontrol
This will include a combination of isometric and isotonic exercises aimed at strengthening the knee musculature, enhancing joint stability, and reducing pain. The exercise regimen will focus on major muscle groups supporting the knee, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles.
Sponsors
Superior University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* having pain in knee for more than 3 months in most days of week * age between 40 and 70 years * patient who filled Kellgren-Lawrence radiographic criteria
Exclusion criteria
* joint injection in the previous three months. * The
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WOMAC Scale | 12 Months | The scores for each subscale are summed up, with a possible score range of 0-20 for Pain, 0-8 for Stiffness, and 0-68 for Physical Function. Usually a sum of the scores for all three subscales gives a total WOMAC score |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed