Osteoarthritis of the knee Elderly Knee osteoarthritis Postural control Sensory reweighting Auditory
Conditions
Interventions
Elderly participants age range between 60 to 74 years,
who have knee OA which determined by using the ACR clinical classification criteria for Osteoarthritis of the knee.,Elderly participants age range between 60 to 74 years,
who have normal finding of their both knees.
Basic Science,Basic Science
OA-
group,Non-
OA group
Sponsors
Mahidol University
National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 74 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: for knee OA group 1. Age between 60 to 74 years 2. Able to communicate and follow command 3. Able to stand independently without assistance 4. Have unilateral or bilateral knee OA diagnosed by ACR criteria for knee osteoarthritis 5. Have mild to moderate severity of knee OA defined by index of severity for knee OA (1-7 scores) for non OA group 1. Age between 60 to 74 years 2. Able to communicate and follow command 3. Able to stand independently without assistance 4. Normal findings of physical examination for both knees
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Neurological problems which affect sensory, motor, or cognitive function 2. Sensory neuropathy of lower extremity caused by diabetes mellitus 3. Visual problems which cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lens 4. Vertigo or dizziness in participating day 5. History of auditory or vestibular diseases 6. Kyphosis or scoliosis of spine 7. History of lower extremity joint replacement 8. History of lower extremity or spine surgery or fracture 9. History of fall within 12 months prior testing 10. Lower extremity amputation 11. Taking alcohol or medicine that effect on the cognitive or balance performance within 24 hours prior testing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Center of pressure (COP) parameters 30 seconds Motion analysis laboratory,Center of mass (COM) parameters 30 seconds Motion analysis laboratory,Head center of mass (HCM) parameters 30 seconds Motion analysis laboratory | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percieved stability score after 3 trials of 30 seconds standing 5 points Likert scale | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPichaya Hengsomboon
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed