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Filter by:Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease with an inflammatory component that starts from the matrix of the articular cartilage. Females are affected more than males and they have marked locomotor disabilities. Moreover, OA patients suffer from a range of extra-articular symptoms which also leads to functional impairment and disability such as fatigue, depression, anxiety, fear of movement, physical inactivity, and decreased muscle strength. OA management with physical therapy and exercise is recognized as the cornerstone of conservative and self-treatment for this chronic disease. The concept of telerehabilitation has been introduced in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, which combines telemedicine and rehabilitation interventions to support ongoing rehabilitation services for patients.
Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the treatment efficacy of TECAR therapy, a modern application that has been increasingly used in recent years, compared to conventional physical therapy applications in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, according to the evaluation of the clinical findings of patients. Methods: A total of 54 patients, aged between 40 and 75 years, were randomly divided into two groups. Both groups received CPT. Group 2 received TECAR therapy in addition to CPT, applied three times a week for two weeks, for a total of 6 sessions. All patient's knee joint range of motion (ROM) was measured goniometrically, isometric quadriceps muscle strength was measured, and pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and disability levels were assessed using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) before treatment, at the end of treatment, at 1 month, and at 3 months.
80 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis were randomized into two groups: patients in Group 1 received a single intraarticular injection of PRP whereas those in group 2 were administered three intraarticular injections of PRP within an interval of 2 weeks between each application. Patients were evaluated before the treatment and at the 6 month after the treatment with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and The Western Ontario and MacMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index.
As an activator of inhibiting nuclear factor kB receptor, denosumab affects osteoclast differentiation and development by inhibiting OPG/RANKL-RANK bone regulatory axis pathway. Therefore, denosumab is widely used in the treatment of bone diseases such as osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is closely related to knee osteoarthritis. RANKL-RANK pathway also plays a key role in the pathogenesis of knee osteoarthritis. Therefore, the investigators propose the hypothesis that denosumab can effectively treat knee osteoarthritis.
Objective: The knee joint is one of most common locations in OA. In recent years, it has been accepted that there are different pain phenotypes and patient subgroups in knee OA and that central sensitization (CS) mechanisms are at the forefront in some patients. It is also known that fear of movement, known as kinesiophobia, develops in patients with chronic pain. The aim of this study is to investigate CS and kinesiophobia in patients with knee OA, their relationships with each other, and their effects on pain intensity, functional status, pain catastrophizing and depression. Materials and Methods: Forty-two patients with knee OA and 42 healthy subjects participated in our study. Demographic data, body mass index, habits, comorbidities, medications of participants and disease duration and radiographic grade of knee OA patients were recorded. VAS was used to assess the severity of pain and WOMAC was used to assess pain and functional status in patients with OA. Algometer (pressure pain threshold measurement) and Central Sensitization Inventory were used to evaluate central sensitization in all participants. Pressure pain threshold (PPT) was measured at 3 different points: knee joint, cruris and forearm. The presence of kinesiophobia was assessed with the Tampa Scale af Kinesiophobia (TSK). Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were used to assess chronic pain related symptoms.
This clinical trial aimed to involve patients aged 40-85 years who had been experiencing knee pain for at least 6 months and had received a clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis through radiologic imaging. The patients were randomly assigned to two groups. One group received a 3-week intra-articular injection of 15 mg/ml ozone, while the second group received a 1 ml intra-articular injection of betamethasone. All patients were evaluated before treatment, as well as 4 and 12 weeks after the first dose of treatment. The study evaluated treatment efficacy using the Visual Pain Score (VAS) and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC).
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). KOA is a common condition that can lead to pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Does Kinesio Taping reduce pain in individuals with KOA? - Can Kinesio Taping improve the range of motion and functional performance in those suffering from KOA? Participants will be asked to: Attend assessment sessions at the outpatient Physical Therapy clinic at Taibah University. Undergo Kinesio Taping three times over 12 days. Complete specific physical tests and questionnaires before and after the intervention period to measure their pain and mobility. Researchers will compare the group that receives Kinesio Taping with the group that receives sham (placebo) taping to see if there are significant differences in pain reduction and improvements in movement and daily function.
In this study, black cumin extract oil was used in elderly individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis (OA). The effects of foot reflexology and knee massage on pain and fatigue symptoms. It is aimed to examine and research which of these two applications is more effective.The study, planned as a randomized controlled experimental study, included a total of 150 participants. The data consists of participants who receive outpatient treatment in the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Unit at a university hospital, are over 65 years old, and have no problems with their perception after the Mini Mental Test. After randomization, participants were divided into five groups, with 30 participants in each group. Groups; It consisted of 1) Reflexology with Black Cumin, 2) Placebo Reflexology, 3) Knee Massage with Black Cumin, 4) Placebo Knee Massage and 5) Control groups.
Osteoarthritis is a leading musculoskeletal cause of disability in elderly persons all over the world and a major cause of physical limitations and reduced quality of life (1). Its onset is around 40 years of age and it is estimated that over 80% of people over 55 have evidence of radiographic changes in the knee due to osteoarthritis. It has been estimated that the incidence has increased by the increase in life expectancy and it has been identified as a frequent cause for health services demand in patients over 65(2). The common clinical manifestations of knee OA include pain, stiffness, joint enlargement, crepitus, muscle weakness, deformity, impaired proprioception, reduced joint motion, and disability(3). Patients with knee Osteoarthritis seems to develop their own gait pattern and try to unload the affected structures during gait. More over patients with less severe knee osteoarthritis develop a gait pattern that differs from patients with severe osteoarthritis and control group of patients (4). Isometric exercises are types of strength training in which the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction, and therefore this approach can be advantageous in the early stages of knee rehabilitation in cases where the range of motion is restricted due to pain (13). No physical work is performed during isometric exercise. Intensity and duration combination reflects the energy consumption of an isometric contraction (14). In addition, muscle strength increases in isometric exercise are specific to the angle applied. It was also concluded that isometric exercise performed at different angles should be especially considered as an alternative strength training since it induces the most noticeable and fastest increase in muscle moment (15). A study was conducted to investigate the effects of isometric quadriceps exercise on muscle strength, pain, and function in knee osteoarthritis, it was concluded that isometric quadriceps exercise program showed beneficial effects on quadriceps muscle strength, pain, and functional disability in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee (16). Another study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Isometric exercise and counseling on level of pain among patients with Knee osteoarthritis, the authors concluded that Isometric exercise and counseling program has significantly reduced pain, stiffness and improved physical function and the authors recommended that Isometric exercise and counselling should be adopted as a routine care in the hospitals treating patients with knee osteoarthritis (17) Thus, we hypothesized that a less intensive walking program such as retro walking program could provide an additional benefit more than those experienced by forward walking program in the previous studies. Therefore, the primary aim of the present study was to compare the effect of retro walking versus isometric multiangular exercises group on knee pain and function in geriatric people. Materials and Methods This randomized controlled experimental trial was carried out at the outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Delta University for science and technology from June 2023 to November 2023. The aims of the study and the study protocol were explained for each patient before participation in the study. All patients signed an approved informed consent form for participation in this study. Before starting the treatment program, a complete history and physical examination will be taken for all patients. Subjects: Sixty male and female geriatric patients had chronic knee osteoarthritis were chosen the outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Delta University for science and technology. In each case, the diagnosis of knee OA was based on the criteria specified by the American College of Rheumatology. We recorded the height, weight, and medical history, and lower extremity dominance, level of education, occupation and duration of complaints of each patient. All were evaluated at the beginning of the treatment (week 0), at the endpoint of the treatment (week 4)
To investigate the clinical efficacy of community-based early stage knee replacement rehabilitation program as compared with usual care in acute hospital outpatient clinic