Knee malalignment and thigh muscles strengthening in individuals with medial knee arthritis

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Knee Osteoarthritis; Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000524594
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Kim Bennell

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2006-12-20
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 107

Inclusion Criteria

Tibiofemoral joint osteoarthritis in at least one knee fulfilling the American College of Rheumatology classification criteria (Altman et al 1986):1. Pain in the knee; 2. Over 50 years of age and;3. Osteophytes on knee x-ray.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Knee surgery within the previous 6 months;2. History of lower limb joint replacements;3. Systemic arthritic conditions such as rheumatic or psoriatic arthritis;4. Inability to walk without the use of walking aids.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Adduction moment[At 0 and 13 weeks]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaire[0 and 13 weeks];Numerical rating scales for pain[0 and 13 weeks];Quadriceps and hamstrings strength[0 and 13 weeks];Self-selected walking speed[0 and 13 weeks];Dynamic balance using step test[0 and 13 weeks];Physical function using stair climb test[0 and 13 weeks]