High speed resistance training and balance training for people with knee osteoarthritis to reduce falls risk

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Osteoarthritis; Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001382460
• Lead Sponsor: Victoria University

Brief Summary

Twenty-eight participants, average age 67.8 years, took part in the study. The results demonstrated that the high speed resistance training with and without balance exercises were safe and feasible interventions for people with knee osteoarthritis. No drop-outs associated with the exercise programs or adverse events were reported. Both exercise programs resulted in high adherence, satisfaction and overall pain reduction during and after the exercise sessions throughout the eight-week exercise program. Both groups also showed improvement in function and lower limb strength. The study incorporated weight bearing functional exercises (e.g., sit to stand, squat) in addition to dynamic and static balance exercises (in the combined group), which resulted in improved muscle performance measures as well as functional power task. Consequently, the combination of the high speed functional movements and the balance exercises might provide beneficial effect on muscle coordination and integration that are more likely to translate into daily activities.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-10-06
• Study Completion: 2017-10-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Participants aged 60-90 years with knee osteoarthritis who have had a fall in the previous 12 months or who are concerned about having a fall will be recruited.
Participants will need to have knee pain for at least 6 months and experience current average pain of at least 3 (on an 11 point numerical rating scale) and be able to ambulate independently.

Exclusion Criteria

1) any uncontrolled non-musculoskeletal conditions that would make testing difficult and uncomfortable, such as chronic obstructive airways disease and congestive heart failure;
2) a pre-existing neurological condition that affects lower limb strength, balance and or ambulation (e.g. polio, stroke);
3) any uncontrolled musculoskeletal or orthopaedic conditions that may affect ambulation (rheumatoid arthritis, gout, etc.);
4) currently taking part in a structured resistance training and or an organised balance training program more than once a week;
5) Participants with any documented medical condition or physical impairment that is deemed by the medical practitioner to contraindicate their inclusion will be excluded from the study ;
6) participants with severe cognitive impairment or dementia

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage of participants who complete the intervention,[At 8 weeks follow up];Number of sessions and or number of exercises stopped due to pain.[At 8 weeks follow up];Any adverse event or incident that stops the participant from completing the prescribed exercise.[At 8 weeks follow up]