In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and an exercise program on quadriceps muscle strength and structural characteristics, as well as their impact on gait analysis, pain severity, and quality of life, in order to determine more effective and beneficial treatment programs for patients with knee OA.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
50 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between 50-65 years of age
* Having knee OA (primary) according to ACR criteria
* Having grade 2-3 knee OA according to the Kellgren-Lawrence classification
* Having the ability to adhere to exercise regimens
* Agreeing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a diagnosis of secondary OA
* History of major knee trauma, surgery, or intra-articular steroid/hyaluronic acid injection in the last 6 months
* Presence of active synovitis
* Presence of neurological (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Polyneuropathy), endocrinological (diabetes mellitus), or vestibular disorders that could affect functional status, pain severity, or proprioception; or any disease that impairs these factors
* Pulmonary or cardiovascular disease that contraindicates exercise
* History of fracture and/or surgery in the lower extremity
Primary outcome measure(s)
Quadriceps muscle strength — From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks The patients' knee extensor and flexor muscle strengths were evaluated using the Diers Myoline Isometric Muscle Strength Measurement System. After positioning the individuals on the device, their name, surname, age, weight, and height information was recorded. They were then informed about how the test would be conducted and shown videos demonstrating the measurement procedure. For whichever muscle strength was being measured, they were instructed to perform the movement with maximal effort and to hold the muscle contraction isometrically for 10 seconds, after which the results were recorded.
Measurement of patients' muscle strength before treatment, on the 10th day, and at the 6th week.
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) — From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks Zero indicates no pain at all, while 10 represents the worst possible pain.
Trial sites (2)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Ankara Bilkent Şehir Hastanesi
Ankara
Ankara
Completed
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara
Turkey (Türkiye)
Recruiting
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