Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: o Patients with chronic bilateral or unilateral KOA and their osteoarthritic changes on radiograph showing grades II or III on KL scale (Kellgren and Lawrence, 1957). o Age ranged from 45 to 55 years (Lawrence et al., 2008). o Both genders (male and female). o Body mass index ranged from 25-29.9 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: o Rheumatoid arthritic condition. o Diabetic patients. o Previous knee operation. o Visual and vestibular problems. o Corticosteroids injection (within last 6 months). o Any lower limb fractures or deformities. o Participants who have neurological condition that affected their balance or movement (i.e. Parkinson's or Multiple sclerosis) and vascular disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| static and dynamic balance | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| proprioception, pain, functional and maximum voluntary contraction | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Assistant Professor of physical therapy