Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises in Female Patients With Gonarthrosis
ConditionKnee Osteoarthritis (Knee OA)
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age45-65
SponsorCumhuriyet University
About this trial
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a non-inflammatory degenerative disease characterized by progressive deterioration of cartilage tissue, synovial membrane, and joint capsule, primarily affecting weight-bearing joints. Individuals with knee osteoarthritis exhibit weakness in the trunk and periarticular muscles. This loss of strength in the trunk and periarticular muscles increases the load on the joint, contributing to the development and progression of the disease. This study aimed to investigate the effects of core stabilization, applied in addition to knee muscle exercise programs, on clinical symptoms and functional capacity in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Kellgren-Lawrence 2-3 knee osteoarthritis
Female patient aged 40-65
Volunteer
Disqualifiers
Having received physical therapy within the last month
Presence of neurological, cardiac, and respiratory problems
Less than 90 degrees of flexion in the knee and hip joints
Presence of any pathology in the lower extremity that may affect balance and function
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- 10 days of conventional physiotherapy (Hot Pack, TENS, Ultrasound) and 6 weeks of routine knee exercises
- Six weeks of core stabilization exercises.
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov