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Muscle Activation in Knee Osteoarthritis

Completed
Conditions
Knee Osteoarthritis
Interventions
Device: Electromyography (EMG) measurement
Registration Number
NCT05870033
Lead Sponsor
University of Pecs
Brief Summary

Muscle activity, as a possible fundamental cause of functional limitation, has been extensively investigated in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Many trials investigated muscle activity during dynamic movements and functional tasks in KOA. In addition, gender-related differences has been also investigated during functional movements in KOA. However, no trial investigated gender-related differences in muscle activation during static movement in KOA.

Detailed Description

Muscle activity, as a possible fundamental cause of functional limitation, has been extensively investigated in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Interestingly, studies concentrated mainly on investigation of muscle activity during dynamic movements and different functional tests. Moznuzzaman et al displayed greater muscle activation during sitting to standing test (STS) and standing to sitting test in KOA patients compared to healthy participants. Interestingly, some studies investigated muscle activation standing up from a knee-height seat during STS and illustrated a greater muscle activation amongst KOA patients compared to healthy controls. Moreover, Amer et al found greater muscle activation while performing STS from a lower height seat compared to a knee-height seat amongst women and men patients with uni/bilateral KOA. These findings might be of interest due to compensatory mechanisms observed by female patients during STS transition increases loading on the joint surfaces and consequently leading to progression of KOA. Furthermore, different studies also presented gender-differences of muscle activation during different weight-bearing tasks (gait, STS, stair ascend/descend, and squat) amongst patients with KOA and healthy control. Interestingly, both studies showed women with KOA representing higher muscle activation compared to men. Therefore, an analytical comparative study might be useful for identification of gender-differences in muscle activation amongst patients with KOA.

Investigation of static muscle activity during functional movements is very rare in KOA. Zhang et al investigated muscle activation after single whole body vibration trial in standing position at 0°, 30° and 60° static knee flexion angles amongst women with KOA. Authors found that muscle activation in 60° was greater compared to 30°, and it was also greater in 30° compared to 0°. Based on our literature search, no further study examined muscle activity in static knee flexion in KOA. However, investigating static knee flexion might be useful as it could be related to different knee moments in KOA.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
70
Inclusion Criteria
  • radiologically diagnosed KOA based on the Kellgren-Lawrence grading system 1-3,
  • age above 60 years
  • at least 60° active knee flexion
  • sufficient mental status
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Exclusion Criteria
  • acute inflammation of the knee
  • intraarticular injections within the last 3 months
  • total knee replacement in the opposite side
  • class II obesity (body mass index, BMI>35kg/m2)
  • severe degenerative lumbar spine disease (e.g., spondylolisthesis)
  • systemic inflammatory arthritic or neurological condition
  • conservative intervention attendance within 6 months
  • contraindication to conservative therapy and manual therapy
  • unstable heart condition
  • complex regional pain syndrome
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Men groupElectromyography (EMG) measurementMuscle activity amongst men with KOA
Women groupElectromyography (EMG) measurementMuscle activity amongst women with KOA
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patients' baseline painwithin 1 day

Measurement of patients' pain based on Numeric Pain Rating Scale

Muscle activation during stepping up a stairwithin 1 day

EMG measurement of muscle activation during stepping up on a stair

Muscle activation during stepping down a stairwithin 1 day

EMG measurement of muscle activation during stepping down from a stair

Patients' baseline statewithin 1 day

Measurement of patients' pain, stiffness and functional state based on WOMAC

Muscle strength of hamstring muscleswithin 1 day

Measurement of muscle strength of m. semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris in 0, 35 and 60 degree

Patients' baseline knee flexionwithin 1 day

Measurement of patients' active knee flexion in supine

Muscle activation in 30 degree static knee flexionwithin 1 day

EMG measurement of muscle activation during 2-leg 30 degree static knee flexion

Muscle activation during stepping down side-ways a stair with affected legwithin 1 day

EMG measurement of muscle activation during stepping down side-ways a stair with affected leg

Muscle activation in one-leg standing positionwithin 1 day

EMG measurement of muscle activation in one-leg standing position

Patients' baseline knee flexion in standing positionwithin 1 day

Measurement of patients' active knee flexion during weight-bearing

Muscle strength of m. quadriceps femoriswithin 1 day

Measurement of muscle strength of m. quadriceps femoris in 0, 35 and 60 degree

Muscle activation during stepping down side-ways a stair with opposite legwithin 1 day

EMG measurement of muscle activation during stepping down side-ways a stair with opposite leg

Muscle activation in 60 degree static knee flexionwithin 1 day

EMG measurement of muscle activation during 2-leg 60 degree static knee flexion

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Pécs

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Pécs, Baranya, Hungary

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