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Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Sponsor: Riphah International University
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.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program on Pain, Physical Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2024-01-04
Completion Date
2025-01-07
Last Updated
2024-11-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Core Stabilization Exercises with Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program
Core Stabilization Exercises and Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program with the frequency of 3 sets of 10 repetitions 3 times per week for a total duration of 6 weeks. Core Stabilization Exercises include : Double leg Abdominal Press, Single Leg Abdominal Press, Abdominal crunches, Side-lying Hip Abduction, Bridging Exercise, Wall Squats Exercise. Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program include : Step ups Exercise, Heel Raises in standing/sitting, Toe Raises in standing/sitting, Foot-Ankle isometrics with theraband, One leg balance with chair support. Pre and Post intervention values will be taken on 1st day and after 6 weeks. Simple Conventional treatment will also given that include Hot Pack and TENS for 10 minutes and Ultrasound for 5 minutes and Knee Isometric exercises with the frequency of 1 set of 10 repetitions with 5 sec hold with the ratio of 3 times per week for a total duration of 6 weeks.
Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program
Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program along with common conventional treatment with the frequency of 3 sets of 10 repetition thrice per week for a total duration of 6 weeks. Core Stabilization Exercises include : Double leg Abdominal Press, Single Leg Abdominal Press, Abdominal crunches, Side-lying Hip Abduction, Bridging Exercise, Wall Squats Exercise. Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program include : Step ups Exercise, Heel Raises in standing/sitting, Toe Raises in standing/sitting, Foot-Ankle isometrics with theraband, One leg balance with chair support. Pre and Post intervention values will be taken on 1st day and after 6 weeks. Simple Conventional treatment will also given that include Hot Pack and TENS for 10 minutes and Ultrasound for 5 minutes and Knee Isometric exercises with the frequency of 1 set of 10 repetitions with 5 sec hold with the ratio of 3 times per week for a total duration of 6 weeks.
Locations (1)
Fatima Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy Department
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan