Knee osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis, balance, severity of osteoarthritis symptom
Conditions
Interventions
Hydrocollator or Hot Pack at painful muscle area 20 minutes, Ultrasound Therapy at painful area 1.2w/cm2 about 10 minutes, Education on Osteoarthritis,Stretching Exercise at the muscle in the front an
Experimental Other,Experimental Other
Balance with proprioception training combined with physical therapy treatment, Physical therapy treatment
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals aged 50-65 years with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, as assessed by the Oxford Knee Score 2. Able to walk 10 meters without the aid of a walking device 3. Willing to participate in the research
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with musculoskeletal issues or underlying conditions affecting postural control; those with severe, acute knee osteoarthritis; leg deformities such as prolonged joint stiffness or muscle contracture 2. A history of leg fractures within the past six months 3. A history of falls within the last year 4. Individuals with co-morbidities or contraindications that would prevent participation in physical therapy, such as severe cardiovascular disease, advanced asthma, neurological disorders, or skin infections
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance level 1. base line 2. follow up at 8th week Time up and go test measures the time required to perform basic daily movements: rising from a chair, walking 3 meters, turning, and sitting back down. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain Assessment Form 1. base line 2. follow up at 8th week Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) is a tool that uses numbers to measure pain severity. A score of 0, on the far left, indicates no pain, while 10, on the far right, represents the most intense pain.,The Movement Fear Assessment Form 1. base line 2. follow up at 8th week Thai version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia to evaluate pain-related fear of movement. This questionnaire consists of 17 questions, each with four response options,Osteoarthritis Severity Assessment Scale 1. base line 2. follow up at 8th week The Modified Western Ontario and MacMaster University (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Severity Assessment Scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 represents the most severe pain. | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactWilawan Chaiut
Mae Fah Luang University
Outcome results
None listed