Effects of Russian Electrical Stimulation-enhanced Quadriceps Strengthening Exercise on Pain, Muscle Strength and Functional Outcomes in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Status
- Not Applicable
- Sponsor
- Dr Ehsanur Rahman
- Enrollment
- 56
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- 1.Pain by Pressure Pain Threshold with pressure algometer
Overview
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial will examine the effects of Russian Electrical Stimulation combined with Quadriceps Strengthening Exercise on pain, muscle strength, and functional outcomes in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Men and women aged fifty years and above with knee pain rated eight or higher on the visual analog scale and diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis for at least six months will be eligible. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard quadriceps strengthening exercises or an intervention group receiving Russian Electrical Stimulation along with isometric and progressive quadriceps strengthening using a Thera-band. Outcomes will include pressure pain threshold, muscle strength measured with an automated portable dynamometer, functional disability using the WOMAC Index, and the six-minute walk test. The study will be conducted at the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Jashore University of Science and Technology with recruitment expected to begin on fifteenth July two thousand twenty-five. The study is partially funded by the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Jashore University of Science and Technology.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Masking
- Participant and Outcome Assessor Blinded
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 50.00 Year(s) to 70.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Men and Women aged fifty years or above with knee pain rated eight or more on VAS, diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis for at least six months as per ACR criteria, able to walk without gait aids, knee flexion more than ninety degrees and willing for standing knee joint X ray.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Participants will be excluded if they have had knee surgery in the past year, use implanted electrical devices, have recent contracture or trauma, or have neuromuscular or skin diseases affecting the lower limb.
- •Those who have done strength training in the last six months, use anti-inflammatory analgesics, or received corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections within three months will also be excluded.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
1.Pain by Pressure Pain Threshold with pressure algometer
Time Frame: Baseline, after 6 weeks intervention, follow up after 3 months from post intervention analysis
2.Muscle Strength by Automated Portable Dynamometer
Time Frame: Baseline, after 6 weeks intervention, follow up after 3 months from post intervention analysis
Secondary Outcomes
- 1.Functional Disability by WOMAC disability index and 6 Min Walk Test(Baseline, after 6 weeks intervention, follow up after 3 months from post intervention analysis)
Investigators
Jakia Sultana
Jashore University of Science and Technology