Comparative Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program on Pain, Physical Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 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.

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Fatima Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy Department
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Imran Amjad, Phd
Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
03324390125
Backup
Imran Amjad, Phd
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
051-5481826
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-01-04
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-01-07
Participants
Target number of participants: 46
Treatments
Experimental: Core Stabilization Exercises with Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program
Core Stabilization Exercises with Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program along with simple conventional treatment.
Active_comparator: Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program
Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program along with simple conventional treatment
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

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