Variable Resistance Training in Patients With Osteoarthrosis of the Knee
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Resistance Training
- Registration Number
- NCT03722277
- Lead Sponsor
- University College South Denmark
- Brief Summary
This is a randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of variable load training in patients with knee osteoarthrosis.
The intervention will consist of resistance training with variable load in knee extension- and flexion. The control group will receive conventional strength training with rubber band.
Outcome measures will be the Knee Osteoarthrosis Outcome Score, functional capacity measured in a sit to stand test, 30m. pace walk and a 9 step stair climb test. Additionally isometric strength in knee flexion- and extension will be measured.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 36
Inclusion Criteria
- Knee pain and minimum three of the following
- >50 years
- morning stiffness < 30 min
- crepitation
- bone tenderness
- bone osteophytes
- absence of inflammation
Exclusion Criteria
- Other causes of symptoms to the knee
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in self reported knee function At baseline and 10 weeks follow up Knee Osteoarthrosis Outcome Score (100-0, 100 indicating no symptoms and 0 indicating extreme symptoms)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in functional capacity At baseline and 10 weeks follow up 9 step stair climb test
Change in isometric strength At baseline and 10 weeks follow up Isometric strength in knee flexion- and extension