Knee Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
The aim of this study was to verify the efficacy of telerehabilitation, compared to face-to-face rehabilitation, in the treatment of women with knee osteoarthritis for the outcomes of pain, joint stif
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Sponsors
Universidade de São Paulo
Faculdades Integrada de Bauru
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
55 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women; aged between 55 and 85; with a self-reported medical diagnosis and X-ray examination of knee osteoarthritis; with internet access; via wifi or 3G to 5G connection on smartphone, tablet or computer; and who had no indication for knee joint replacement surgery
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women without a medical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis; with a history of knee joint surgery or with an indication for joint replacement; who declared that they did not have access to the internet; had any cognitive dysfunction or declared any impediment to participating during the requested period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Outcome Found 01: The results analyzed indicated that the two therapeutic modalities, through physical exercises, mediated by telerehabilitation and face-to-face rehabilitation, resulted in relevant clinical improvements, if comparable from baseline to three months of treatment for the outcomes of joint stiffness, pain, and physical capacity, according to the WOMAC;Expected Outcome 01: Knee function was considered the primary outcome, according to the outcomes of joint stiffness, pain and physical capacity with the WOMAC indices and their fractions. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected Outcome 02: Pain, assessed by the NRS scale, physical function, by TUG, and assessment of muscle strength, were considered secondary outcomes. ;Outcome Found 02: The results analyzed indicated that the two therapeutic modalities, through physical exercises, mediated by telerehabilitation and face-to-face rehabilitation, resulted in relevant clinical improvements, if comparable from baseline to three months of treatment for the outcomes of joint stiffness, pain, and physical capacity, according to the NRS, TUG, and muscular strength assessment. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactJosé Franco
Faculdades Integrada de Bauru
Outcome results
None listed