Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Recruiting · NCT06658249 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Riphah International University
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Core Stabilization Exercises with Foot-Ankle Strengthening ProgramFoot-Ankle Strengthening Program
What this trial is about
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as degenerative joint disease, is typically the result of wear and tear and progressive loss of articular cartilage. It is most common in the elder population. It results from functional disability and altered knee biomechanics. Risk factors of Knee OA include; older age, genetics and obesity, female gender. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of core stabilization exercises versus foot-ankle strengthening program on pain, physical function and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Who can take part
Age range
40 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Both genders of 40-65 years of age will include in this study.
- Knee OA of grade 1-2.
- Individuals with significant unilateral and bilateral knee osteoarthritis. symptoms and positive radio-graphical findings.
- Difficulty in walking/stair climbing.
Exclusion criteria
- Any history of knee fracture/ tumor/ infection and hip/knee surgery.
- Total Knee Replacement patients.
- Neurological disease.
- Patient received physical therapy treatment from last 6 months.
- Inflammatory Arthritis (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
- Use of any intra-articular injections (steroid/ hyaluronic acid/ PRP.) from last 3-6 months.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Fatima Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy Department - Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan