Investigation of the Effectiveness of Mulligan Mobilization Technique and Core Stabilization Exercises in Female Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Exercise
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
- Enrollment
- 42
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Range of motion assessment
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease process characterized by degeneration and inflammation in the joint cartilage and subchondral bone, synovial fluid and joint capsule. One of the most affected joints in OA is the knee joint, and the incidence of OA increases with age.
Different treatment approaches are used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness of Mulligan technique and core exercises applied to female patients with knee osteoarthritis. In addition, the investigators did not find any study examining the effect of Mulligan technique on static balance in the treatment of OA. This is the secondary aim of the study.
Investigators
Meryem BUKE
Research assistant
Pamukkale University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Being diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis
- •To be in the age range of 40-70
- •No lower extremity surgery in the last 6 months.
- •Agree to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
- •Having had hip-knee replacement surgery
- •Surgery planned in the last 6 months
- •Having received physical therapy in the last 6 months
- •Having uncontrollable hypertension and cardiac problems
- •Having been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Range of motion assessment
Time Frame: 10 minutes
Goniometric measurement
muscle strength assessment
Time Frame: 10 minutes
by handheld device (Commander Powertrack II brand)
functional level assessment
Time Frame: 5 minutes
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC)
aerobic endurance assessment
Time Frame: 6 minutes
6 minute walk test
balance assessment
Time Frame: 5 minutes
Stand on one leg test
Timed Up& Go Test
Time Frame: 5 minutes
Timed Up\& Go Test
assessment of quality of life survey
Time Frame: 5 minutes
Nottingham Health Profile
Pain assessment
Time Frame: 10 minutes
Visual Analog Scale: This scale consists of a straight line with the end points defining extreme limits such as 'no pain at all', which is 0 cm, and 'pain as bad as it could be', which is 10cm.