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Proprioceptive Fatigue Adaptation in Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: Kocaeli Sağlık ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of fatigue induced by isokinetic exercise on passive and active joint position sense in postmenopausal women diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis). A healthy control group matched for age and sex will also be included for comparative analysis. Participants will undergo proprioceptive assessments before and after an isokinetic fatigue protocol. We hypothesize that (1) fatigue will impair both passive and active joint position sense in patients with gonarthrosis, (2) active joint position sense will be more affected than passive sense, and (3) the deterioration in proprioception will be greater in the gonarthrosis group compared to healthy controls.
Official title: Neuromotor Adaptation to Fatigue: Changes in Lower Extremity Proprioception in Patients With Osteoarthritis
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
45 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-06-01
Completion Date
2025-12-01
Last Updated
2025-05-14
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Fatigue Protocol + Joint Position Sense Testing
Groups will undergo an isokinetic fatigue protocol at 180°/s using a Biodex dynamometer. Passive and active joint position sense tests will be performed before and after fatigue.