Gonarthrosis [arthrosis of knee] XIII - Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized clinical study. 75 volunteers will be recruited and randomly assigned to 3 groups. A researcher who will not participate in the evaluations, training programs, and therapy protoco
Sponsors
Universidade Brasil
Universidade Brasil
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
50 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of KOA grades II and III proven by radiological examination according to the American College of Rheumatology - Kellgren-Lawrence criteria (Link et al., 2013); female; age between 50 and 70 years; body mass index (BMI) between 22 and 30 kg/m²; classified as little active and irregularly active according to criteria established by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – short version (IPAQ); availability to participate in the treatment plan; clinical signs such as pain and joint stiffness in at least one of the compartments of the knee joint (medial or lateral tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joint)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Medical restrictions that make it impossible to participate in the study evaluations (cardio-respiratory, rheumatic, neurological and vestibular changes); systemic arthritis; body mass index greater than 30 kg/m2; symptomatic hip OA; use of conventional, unconventional or alternative treatments (acupuncture, physiotherapy and/or intra-articular corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections during the last 3 months) that could potentially have effects on the study results and absolute contraindication for the application of irradiation ( neoplasms or photosensitivity)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A decrease in pain is expected, verified by an improvement of 3 points on the Numerical Pain Scale collected at the beginning of the study and at the end of the study;improved functionality assessed using the Lequesne Questionnaire | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improved mobility and balance assessed by the Timed Get Up and Go (TGUG).;Improvement in lower limb performance assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) | — |
Countries
BR
Contacts
Public ContactYuri Silva
Universidade Brasil
Outcome results
None listed