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Knee Stability Training for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Sponsored by: | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) |
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Information provided by: | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) |
Purpose
People with knee osteoarthritis (OA) frequently complain of knee instability. This study will test whether certain exercises can improve knee stability, reduce pain, and improve physical function in people with knee OA.
Condition | Treatment or Intervention | Phase |
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Osteoarthritis Joint Diseases |
Procedure: Traditional exercise therapy for knee osteoarthritis Procedure: Knee stability training |
Phase II |
MedlinePlus related topics: Osteoarthritis
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Single Blind, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title: Knee Stability Training in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis
Expected Total Enrollment: 160
Traditional exercise therapy for knee OA primarily focuses on lower limb strength and joint motion deficits. Recent evidence has suggested that changes in lower limb biomechanical factors during weight bearing activities may have substantial impact on physical function and disease progression in individuals with knee OA. The effectiveness of exercise therapy programs might be improved by incorporating balance and agility training techniques (knee stability training). The aim of this trial is to test the effectiveness of supplementing traditional exercise therapy with knee stability training techniques tailored for individuals with knee OA.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first group will participate in a standard rehabilitation program of traditional exercise therapy for knee OA. The second group will participate in a standard rehabilitation program supplemented with a knee stability program. Study visits will occur at study entry, 2 months, 6 months, and 1 year. At each study visit, changes in pain, physical function, and biomechanical factors will be assessed. This study will last for one year.
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 50 Years and above, Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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