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Effect of Core Stability Versus Ankle Foot Strengthening Exercise in the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences
Summary
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative joint disease causing pain, stiffness, and reduced quality of life. While treatments often focus on drugs or surgery, noninvasive exercises like core stabilization and ankle/foot strengthening show potential but lack comparative studies. Understanding anatomical factors like Achilles tendon (AT) thickness is crucial for targeted rehabilitation, though measurement reliability remains an issue. This study aims to compare the effects of these exercises on KOA symptoms and evaluate the use of digital calipers for AT thickness measurement, aiming to enhance clinical management of KOA.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2023-07-22
Completion Date
2026-04-30
Last Updated
2026-03-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
core stability exercise
1. Isometric quadriceps exercises involving knee extension 2. Maximum isometric exercise for the quadriceps
foot-ankle strengthening exercise
1. Isometric quadriceps exercises involving knee extension 2. Maximum isometric exercise for the quadriceps
Locations (1)
BIPTRM
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan