Patients with knee osteoarthritis KOA
Conditions
Interventions
The aquatic exercise program was specifically designed to emphasize balance control during upper and lower limb movements. Exercises were performed across three anatomical planes: sagittal, horizontal
capabilities. Exercise intensity was regulated using the Borg CR10 scale, targeting a moderate level (score 4-6). If participants couldn'
t do the exercises or felt pain or tiredness, the intensity was lowered.
Safety measures were implemented by allowing participants to hold pool rails or use flotation devices when balance was insuffic
Experimental Other
Sponsors
Chaiyaporn Subrunganan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. The individuals must be over 50 years old and have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis according to the clinical and radiographic criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). The Kellgren-Lawrence grade must be greater than or equal to 2. 2. Pain level Visual Analog Scale score between 3 and 6 3. Height greater than or equal to 1.5 meters 4. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 17 and 35
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants who do not pass the pre-exercise assessment and the aquatic therapy screening form according to the clinical practice guidelines of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, as evaluated by physicians 2. Muscle weakness due to neurological disorders affecting movement, such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, or peripheral neuropathy 3. Presence of heart disease 4. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and hypertension
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain threshold by Visual Analog Scale after 4 weeks 100 millimeters,Timed Up and Go after 4 weeks Time(Seconds) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Thai Version of Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (Thai-KOOS) after 4 weeks 100 scores,2-minute walk test (2MWT) after 4 weeks Distance (meters) | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChaiyaporn Subrunganan
Physical Therapy Unit, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society
Outcome results
None listed