knee joint pain its and effect on physical actions and risk of fall with different foot arch in elders

Recruiting

• Conditions: osteoarthritis of knee joint

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/09/057828
• Lead Sponsor: DVVPFS College of Physiotherapy Ahmednagar

Brief Summary

Low walking speed, mobility restrictions, and difficulties in elders are all known effects of age-related declines in muscle strength and power. However, in osteoarthritis degenerative changes starts to appear and foot posture leads to change in force distribution. This study is aimed to find out association physical performance and risk of fall in elderly individuals with knee joint osteoarthritis which could be beneficial for developing effective fall prevention strategies.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-03-10
• Last Update Posted: 2024-06-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 138

Inclusion Criteria

• 1.Participants diagnosed with osteoarthritis of knee joint using ACR clinical criteria.
• 2.Elderly able to walk without assistive device.

Exclusion Criteria

• Any Neurological diseases 2.
• Individuals with any rheumatic diseases.
• History of spine or lower-limb surgeries, 4.
• Recent lower limb fractures.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
short physical performance battery test	immediately
functional reach test	immediately
foot posture index	immediately

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

DVVPFS College of Physiotherapy vilad ghat Ahmednagar; 🇮🇳 Ahmadnagar, MAHARASHTRA, India

DVVPFS College of Physiotherapy vilad ghat Ahmednagar

🇮🇳Ahmadnagar, MAHARASHTRA, India

Dr Shyam D Ganvir

Principal investigator

9373566683

shyam.ganvir@gmail.com