Primary osteoarthritis of the knee base on ACR criteria, pain scale more than 7, unilateral or bilateral involvement of knee Isometric exercise, Quadriceps, OA knee, Pain
Conditions
Interventions
Normal ADL with education about sitting, walking, etc. for 4 weeks.,Isometric quadriceps exercise of the affected knee for 10 times per set
3 sets per day, 5 days per week, consecutive for 4 weeks.
Experimental Other,Experimental Other
Sponsors
Thailand science research and innovation fund
Unit of Excellence of Human Potential Development and Herbs, University of Phayao, Thailand
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age over 60 who primary diagnostic osteoarthritis of the knee base on ACR criteria and grade 2 or more in radiological evidence followed by Kellgren Lawrence method. 2. Pain scale more than 7, 3. Unilateral or bilateral involvement of the knee (in case of bilateral: more symptomatic side was included
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of severe medical problems such as cancer, fracture at lower limbs, uncontrollable hypertension or diabetes mellitus, knee arthroplasty, regular exercise, and poor communication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain level After 4 weeks Numeric rating pain score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quadriceps muscle strength After 4 weeks Hand Held Dynamometer,Quality of Life After 4 weeks modified WOMAC questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSinthuporn Maharan
University of Phayao
Outcome results
None listed