Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises in Female Patients With Gonarthrosis

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

10 days of conventional physiotherapy (Hot Pack, TENS, Ultrasound) and 6 weeks of routine knee exercises: For 10 days, conventional physical therapy consisting of Hot Pack, TENS, Ultrasound, and routine knee strengthening exercises was applied in the hospital. These knee exercises were continued for four weeks after the hospital treatment period.

Six weeks of core stabilization exercises.: For six weeks, Warner et al. A core stabilization exercise protocol, as defined by was provided. This protocol included neutral spine position in hook position, activation of deep abdominal muscles, supine bridge, ipsilateral and contralateral limb movements in hook position, abdominal curl (sit-up), bridge (double and single leg), plank on knees, side plank on knees, clam exercise (without resistance), and modified 100 exercises. The exercises were performed 3 days a week, with 10 repetitions each.

Study summary

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.

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Primary outcome measure(s)

• Sit Ups — Baseline-6 weeks follow-up
  Participants are positioned supine with knees flexed and hands crossed over their shoulders. Their feet are held in place by the researcher, and the individual is asked to perform trunk flexion. The number of repetitions completed within 30 seconds is recorded.
• Modified Push-Up — Baseline-6 weeks follow-up
  Participants lie face down on an exercise mat with their knees flexed. They are asked to lift their head, torso, and hips off the ground, placing their hands on the floor and extending their elbows, so that they form a straight line. The number of complete repetitions the participant performs while maintaining this straight line within 30 seconds is recorded.
• Core Endurance Tests — Baseline-6 weeks follow-up
  Core endurance is determined by core endurance tests (right and left lateral bridge test, trunk extension test, trunk flexion test), as defined by McGgill, and the prone bridge test.

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