Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effect of Training With Custom-Made Biomechanical Perturbation Platform on Kinetics, Kinematics and Electromyography in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Lead Sponsor:
HaEmek Medical Center, Israel
Conditions:
Knee Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcome of specific repetitive biomechanical perturbation training on motor patterns. The first hypothesis of this project is that footwear derived biomechani...
Detailed Description
Design: Prospective, case control Setting: subjects will undergo a tailored training program utilizing a novel biomechanical system comprising four modular elements attached onto foot-worn platforms (...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- Community-dwelling older adults.
- Symptomatic knee OA for at least 6 months, fulfilled American College of Rheumatology clinical criteria for OA of the knee and radiographically assessed osteoarthritis of the knee graded 1-2 according to the Kellgren \& Lawrence scale.
- Ambulatory and active patients that can precipitate the gait analysis.
- Age 50-75.
- No prior joint replacement in the lower extremity.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00724139
Start Date
January 1 2008
End Date
May 1 2009
Last Update
July 29 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Technion Israel institute of technology
Haifa, Israel