Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

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Conditions studied: Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06658249

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

46

Starts

2024-01-04

Expected to finish

2025-01-07

Last updated by the study team

2024-11-14

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• 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

• Fatima Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy Department — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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