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Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-11-14
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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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.
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Official Title
Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Both genders aged 40 to 65 years
- Knee osteoarthritis grade 1-2
- Significant symptoms and positive X-ray findings in one or both knees
- Difficulty walking or climbing stairs
You will not qualify if you...
- History of knee fracture, tumor, infection, or hip/knee surgery
- Patients with total knee replacement
- Neurological diseases
- Received physical therapy treatment in the last 6 months
- Inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis
- Use of intra-articular injections (steroids, hyaluronic acid, PRP) in the last 3-6 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Fatima Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy Department
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 25000
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Research Team
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Imran Amjad, Phd
CONTACT
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Imran Amjad, Phd
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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