The effects of a physiotherapy program on pain and physical function in individuals with hip joint osteoarthritis.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Hip osteoarthritis; Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000439044
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Melbourne, School of Physiotherapy

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-06-01
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 128

Inclusion Criteria

People with hip osteoarthritis aged greater than 50 years fulfilling American College of Rheumatology classification criteria and reporting average hip pain >3 on visual analogue scale (to ensure a minimal level of pain) will be recruited. Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is defined as pain in the groin or hip region on most days of the past month, in addition to joint space narrowing and femoral or acetabular osteophytes on x-ray.

Exclusion Criteria

The exclusion criteria are: (i) hip surgery within 6 months; (ii) awaiting hip joint replacement surgery due to the length of followup; (iii) current or past (within 3 months) oral or intra-articular corticosteroid use; (iv) systemic arthritic conditions; (v) history of hip or knee joint replacement or osteotomy; (vi) symptomatic knee OA or other muscular, joint or neurological condition affecting lower limb function; (vii) physiotherapy treatment or exercises specifically for hip and trunk in past 6 months; (viii) inability to walk unaided; (ix) unable to comply with protocol.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified