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Effect of Structured Exercise in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effect of Nordic walking and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on cardiopulmonary function in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Mild-to-moderate knee OA patients are randomly allocated into Experimental group (Nordic walking plus routine management) or Control group (Routine management). While End-stage knee OA patients are randomly allocated into Experimental group (IMT plus pre-operative rehabilitation exercise) or Control group (Pre-operative rehabilitation exercise). Participants are invited to undergo two assessments, including baseline assessment, post-intervention assessment. Researchers will compare two groups to see if the cardiopulmonary function can be improved after intervention.
Official title: Effect of Nordic Walking and Inspiratory Muscle Training to Promote Cardiopulmonary Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
55 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2023-10-05
Completion Date
2026-08-31
Last Updated
2023-10-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Nordic walking or inspiratory muscle training
Nordic walking is a form of low-impact aerobic exercise that incorporates the use of walking poles. And inspiratory muscle training is a type of exercise that provides resistance during the inhalation phase.
Locations (1)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong