Knee osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis, Thai herb, Lychee seed, Pain, Pressure pain threshold, Rang of motion, Gait speed, WOMAC
Conditions
Interventions
Standard hot pack (SH) group or control group was received to apply a hot compress by using standard hot pack for 30 minutes per time, 1 time per day 3 times a week for 2 weeks.,Thai herbal hot pack c
Experimental Other,Experimental Other
Standard hot pack group,Thai herbal hot pack combined with lychee seed (THHL) groups
Sponsors
University of Phayao
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study is limited to elderly individuals within the age group of 60-80 years, who have been officially diagnosed by a doctor with osteoarthritis in one or both of their knees. The pain level must be at level 4 or higher, as measured by the pain visual analog scale.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who have an underlying disease that cannot be controlled or have not received continuous treatment, such as advanced cancer, thrombosis, high blood pressure, and diabetes, are not eligible for the test. 2. Individuals who experience adverse symptoms during the test that make it impossible to continue, such as burns or heat intolerance, are not eligible for the test. 3. Individuals who have had an acute injury to the knee joint during the project period are not eligible for the test. 4. There are three symptoms to monitor: numbness or impaired sensation in the knee joint, history of knee replacement surgery, and use of painkillers or muscle relaxants for less than 24 hours.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pain scale 8.00-9.00 AM cm.,Pressure pain threshold 8.00-9.00 AM kg/cm2 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of motion of knee joint 8.00-9.00 AM degree,Gait speed 8.00-9.00 AM second,WOMAC score 8.00-9.00 AM score | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSudarat Sungkamanee
University of Phayao
Outcome results
None listed