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

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Riphah International University
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorRiphah International University
Started2024-01-04
Est. completion2025-01-07
Eligibility
Age40 Years – 65 Years
Healthy vol.Accepted
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NCT06658249

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Age: 40 Years – 65 YearsHealthy volunteers accepted
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.

Conditions2

ArthritisKnee Osteoarthritis (OA)

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