Randomized Controlled Study of the Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises in Addition to Knee Exercises in Female Patients With Gonarthrosis
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a non-inflammatory degenerative disease characterized by progressive deterioration of cartilage tissue, synovial membrane, and joint capsule, primarily affecting weight-bearing joints. Individuals with knee osteoarthritis exhibit weakness in the trunk and periarticular muscles. This loss of strength in the trunk and periarticular muscles increases the load on the joint, contributing to the development and progression of the disease. This study aimed to investigate the effects of core stabilization, applied in addition to knee muscle exercise programs, on clinical symptoms and functional capacity in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 45
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Kellgren-Lawrence 2-3 knee osteoarthritis
• Female patient aged 40-65
• Volunteer
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Sivas Cumhuriyet University
RECRUITING
Sivas
Contact Information
Primary
Selvin Balki, Associate Professor, Ph.D.
balkipt@gmail.com
+90 346 4870000
Backup
Eda Yıldırım, PT
edaayldrm7@gmail.com
+90 5056925334
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-01-05
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-09-14
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: Experimental Group
This group will receive 10 days of conventional physiotherapy (Hot Pack, TENS, Ultrasound) and 6 weeks of routine knee exercises + 6 weeks of core stabilization exercises.
Other: Control Group
This group will receive 10 days of conventional physiotherapy (Hot Pack, TENS, Ultrasound) and 6 weeks of routine knee exercises.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Cumhuriyet University