Development of a physiotherapist training course for a new intervention designed to reduce muscle overactivity in people with knee osteoarthritis

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Knee osteoarthritis; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Arthrosis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN15448006
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Salford

Brief Summary

2023 Abstract results in https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2023.01.089 (added 27/06/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-02-24
• Study Completion: 2022-10-01
• Last Update Posted: 10 July 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

1. Above 40 years old
2. Speak and understand English sufficient to read the information sheet and sign the consent form
3. Ability to walk without an assistive device for at least 100m (to ensure patients have sufficient mobility to be able to complete the intervention)
4. Clinical diagnosis of KOA according to ACR criteria
5. Pain for at least six months' duration

Exclusion Criteria

1. Dementia or other major cognitive impairment
2. BMI >33 kg/m² (as increased subcutaneous fat prevents collection of surface EMG signals)
3. Lower limb arthroplasty
4. Any systemic inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis
5. Any balance disorders which may increase the risk of a fall
6. Not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (for the safety of the physiotherapist and research staff)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Osteoarthritis condition measured using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) at Baseline & 12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Pain catastrophizing scale at Baseline & 12 weeks<br>2. Tampa scale of kinesiophobia at Baseline & 12 weeks