Knee Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
This study is a controlled and randomized experimental clinical trial with a blinded assessor involving two parallel groups: a Mat Pilates Group and an Equipment Pilates Group The study will include 8
E02.779.474
Sponsors
Departamento de Fisioterapia da Universidade Federal do Ceará
Universidade Federal do Ceará
Eligibility
Age
50 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals of both sexes. Aged between 50 and 80 years. Presence of chronic-degenerative joint impairment in the knee for more than 12 weeks. Sedentary individuals diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral knee osteoarthritis. Confirmed diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis according to the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology presence of knee pain and at least one of the following criteria age equal to or greater than 50 years, crepitus during knee movements, increased sensitivity to compression, reduced local warmth, bone enlargement, and morning stiffness lasting less than 30 minutes. Grade 2 or higher osteoarthritis according to the Kellgren and Lawrence classification. Presence of pain with a score equal to or greater than 3 on the Numeric Pain Scale. Use of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire to assess the need for medical evaluation before physical activity practice
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Asymptomatic knee osteoarthritis. History of previous surgery on the lower limbs. Diagnosis of neurological inflammatory rheumatic infectious or traumatic disorders. Severe visual impairments. Use of prosthetics in the lower limbs. Inability to understand Portuguese. Body Mass Index above 40. Physical therapy treatment performed in the last three months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| An average difference of at least 2 points in pain intensity in individuals, measured by the Numerical Pain Scale (NPS), between the baseline and the re-evaluation time points. ;A reduction of at least 12 points in each of the subscales of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), which assesses symptoms, function in daily activities, sports and recreational function, health-related quality of life, and pain, also between the baseline and the re-evaluation time points. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The increase in strength and functional capacity of the lower limbs will be assessed by the increase in repetitions in the 30-second Sit-to-Stand Test between the baseline assessment and the re-evaluation after the completion of the 12 sessions.;The increase in functional capacity, balance, and functional mobility will be assessed by the decrease in the time it takes for the individual to complete the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, measured at the baseline assessment and re-evaluation after the completion of the 12 sessions.;Evaluation of knee hyperextension will be performed using the Knee Extension Prone Test (KEPT). This test detects differences in the range of motion between the right and left knees. Assessments will be conducted at baseline and re-evaluated after the completion of the 12 sessions.;Increase in quadriceps strength, assessed through isometric dynamometry using the isometric dynamometer (MEdeOR®), measured in kilogram-force (kgf), comparing the results obtained at the time of the initial assessment and re-assessment after the completion of the 12 sessions. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactMárcio Irineu
Departamento de Fisioterapia da Universidade Federal do Ceará
Outcome results
None listed