Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
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- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT06658249
- Record updated
- 14 November 2024
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparative Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program on Pain, Physical Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
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.
Inclusion: 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: Patient received physical therapy treatment from last 6 months; Use of any intra-articular injections (steroid/ hyaluronic acid/ PRP.) from last 3-6 months; Any history of knee fracture/ tumor/ infection and hip/knee surgery; Neurological disease; Total Knee Replacement patients; Inflammatory Arthritis (Rheumatoid Arthritis).