Correlation of toe grip strength with dynamic balance and mobility in individuals with knee osteoarthritis
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 147
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Toe Grip Strength
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This cross sectional study aims to determine the relationship between toe grip strength and dynamic balance and mobility in patients with knee osteoarthritis. 147 individuals between 45 to 65 years, diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis for a duration of more than 3 months will be recruited on basis of convenience sampling. The toe grip strength will be measured using the pinch gauge dynamometer. Dynamic balance and mobility will be assessed using the Functional Reach test and Timed Up & Go test respectively. An average of three trails will be recorded in a single session. The study will be conducted in a tertiary medical college hospital in Dakshina Kannada.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 45.00 Year(s) to 65.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis according to the scale described by Kellgren and Lawrence (≥Grade 2- minimal osteoarthritis with definite osteophytes and possible joint space narrowing on radiograph)
- •Knee osteoarthritis for a duration of more than 3 months
- •Individuals who can ambulate without assistive devices/ caretaker
- •Minimum educational level of 4th grade of elementary education
- •Individuals willing to participate.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Individuals with no confirmatory diagnosis of knee OA
- •Individuals with known neuromuscular or musculoskeletal pathologies
- •Undergone total knee replacement, lumbar spine or any lower extremity surgery
- •Diagnosed with any health condition which could influence the function of foot such as diabetes mellitus or any neurological or orthopaedic impairment
- •Individuals who do not give consent.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Toe Grip Strength
Time Frame: Only once
Secondary Outcomes
- Functional Reach Test(Once only)
- Timed Up and Go Test(Once only)
- Visual Analogue Test(Once only)
- Western Ontario and McMaster University (WOMAC) OA index(Once only)
Investigators
Miqdad Ashraf
Father Muller College of Physiotherapy