Osteoarthritis knee grade 2 according to the “Kellgren–Lawrence grading system of osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
Hydrotherapy is one type of exercise that participants will perform the exercise during mid-
chest water immersion. Duration of exercise 40-
60 min/day,
time interval per week for 6 weeks of training.,Land-
based exercise is a programming exercise that was designed especially for osteoarthritic knee patient. Exercise posture consistent with hydrotherapy program but perform on land. Duration of exercise 4
time interval per week for 6 weeks of training.
Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other
hydrotherapy,Land-
based exercise
Sponsors
Thammasat University
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - adult age ≥ 40 years old (women and men) - live in Bangkok Metropolitan region, Pathumthani and Ayutthaya province, and other regions that can participate in the study. - able to stand and walk independently (with or without an assistive device). - Diagnosed by Orthopedic Surgeon based on clinical and radiographic finding > grade 2 according to the “Kellgren–Lawrence grading system of osteoarthritis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cardiovascular diseases Myocardial infarction (MI) Rheumatoid arthritis High blood pressure not controlled by medication Visual and/or hearing impairment but can’t improve by eyeglasses and/or hearing aid. Neurologic disorder Stroke Cognitive dysfunction Dementia Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Extremely fearful of water Communication impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Leg muscles strength before and after 6 weeks of training Five-times sit to stand (stop watch),Mobility before and after 6 weeks of training Time-up-and go test (stopwatch),quality of life before, after 6 weeks of training and 6 months WHOQOL–BREF–THAI score,Functional mobility before and after 6 weeks of training stair climbing test (stopwatch) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Leg muscle strength before and after 6 weeks of training 5-time sit to stand (stop watch),Knee range of motion before and after 6 weeks of training goniometer ,Functional mobility before and after 6 weeks of training Modified Thai WOMAC score | — |
Contacts
Public ContactSanthanee Khruakhorn
Faculty of Allied. health Sciences
Outcome results
None listed