An Evaluation of the Graded Weight-bearing Exercise in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Knee Osteoarthritis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Knee Osteoarthritis focused on measuring Graded weight-bearing exercise, Anti-gravity treadmill
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients had chronic pain in either unilateral or bilateral knees ≥ 6 months. The x-ray showed grades II and III according to on Kallgren and Lawrence (K/L) grading system. Patients are willing to stop medications. Patients accepted to assign informed consent to participate in the current study and will attend the lab twice a week for six successive weeks. Exclusion Criteria: They have any known significant medical conditions such as hypertension, asthma, cardiac disease, or systemic disease that adversely affect them during testing. Previous knee surgery/injection for the last six months. Previous knee fracture or malignancy. Unable to walk unaided. Unable to commit study requirements.
Sites / Locations
- Umm Al-Qura University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
Sham Comparator
Graded weight-bearing exercise
Closed kinetic chain exercise
open kinetic chain exercise
participants will perform exercises using an anti-gravity treadmill
Exercises will be achieved in a weight-bearing position, with or without support, besides other exercises to improve knee flexors and extensors strength.
Exercises including stretching and strengthening exercises for knee flexors and extensors