scholarly journals Effect of aquatic physical therapy on pain perception, functional capacity and quality of life in older people with knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guilherme Eleutério Alcalde ◽  
Ana Carolina Fonseca ◽  
Thais Fernanda Bôscoa ◽  
Mirella Regina Gonçalves ◽  
Gabriele Candido Bernardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Older People ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Aquatic Physical Therapy for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Results of a Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

2007 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rana S Hinman ◽  
Sophie E Heywood ◽  
Anthony R Day
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Knee Oa ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Background and Purpose Aquatic physical therapy is frequently used in the management of patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA), yet there is little research establishing its efficacy for this population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of aquatic physical therapy on hip or knee OA. Subjects A total of 71 volunteers with symptomatic hip OA or knee OA participated in this study. Methods The study was designed as a randomized controlled trial in which participants randomly received 6 weeks of aquatic physical therapy or no aquatic physical therapy. Outcome measures included pain, physical function, physical activity levels, quality of life, and muscle strength. Results The intervention resulted in less pain and joint stiffness and greater physical function, quality of life, and hip muscle strength. Totals of 72% and 75% of participants reported improvements in pain and function, respectively, compared with only 17% (each) of control participants. Benefits were maintained 6 weeks after the completion of physical therapy, with 84% of participants continuing independently. Discussion and Conclusion Compared with no intervention, a 6-week program of aquatic physical therapy resulted in significantly less pain and improved physical function, strength, and quality of life. It is unclear whether the benefits were attributable to intervention effects or a placebo response.

scholarly journals Effects of a moderate-to-high intensity resistance circuit training on fat mass, functional capacity, muscular strength, and quality of life in elderly: A randomized controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Jorge Marcos-Pardo ◽  
Francisco Javier Orquin-Castrillón ◽  
Gemma María Gea-García ◽  
Ruperto Menayo-Antúnez ◽  
Noelia González-Gálvez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Circuit Training ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Aquatic versus land-based exercise for cardiorespiratory endurance and quality of life in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 284-92
Author(s):  
Tirza Z. Tamin ◽  
Natalia Loekito
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Aquatic Exercise ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Background: Obesity with knee osteoarthritis (OA) is related to chronic pain causing physical inactivity that leads to decreased cardiorespiratory endurance and quality of life. Aquatic and land-based exercises are effective in improving physical activity. The aim of this study is to compare between aquatic and land-based exercise to improve cardiorespiratory endurance and quality of life in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis.Methods: A single-blind, randomized, controlled trial was conducted on thirty three obese patients with knee OA who visited Obesity Clinic of Medical Rehabilitation Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, from October 2016 to January 2017, subjects were divided into aquatic or land-based exercise group. Aerobic and knee-strengthening exercises were given. Cardiorespiratory endurance was assessed using the Borg Scale, whereas both the BORG CR-10 and SF-36 questionnaires were used to assess quality of life.Results: After intervention, there were significant improvements in the land-based exercise group in the rating of perceived exertion (p=0.02), role limitations due to physical health (p=0.024), role limitations due to emotional problems (p=0.041), energy/fatigue (p=0.016), and the decline in pain (p=0.049) parameters. While in the aquatic exercise, there were significant improvements in leg fatigue (p=0.016), energy/fatigue (p=0.025), emotional well-being (p<0.001), and general health (p=0.045) parameters. Despite this, there were no significant differences between two groups regarding cardiorespiratory endurance and quality of life.Conclusion: This study found that patients could start aquatic exercise to reduce leg fatigue and enhanced general health and energy. After that, exercise could be continued in land-based settings to improve cardiorespiratory endurance and quality of life.

scholarly journals Effects of variable frequencies of kinesthesia, balance and agility exercise program in adults with knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aysha I. Adhama ◽  
Mukadas O. Akindele ◽  
Aminu A. Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Conventional Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Hip Osteoarthritis ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Knee Oa ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Abstract Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common painful and disabling condition that affects older individuals. Proprioceptive training programs in the form of kinesthesia, balance and agility (KBA) exercises have been reported to be beneficial for individuals with knee OA. However, the most optimal treatment dosage of KBA exercise is still unclear. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of different frequencies of KBA treatment (i.e. twice-weekly or thrice-weekly) in adults with knee OA.Methods: A single (assessor) blind, three-arm parallel, multi-center randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Eighty-four adults with knee OA will be recruited from four tertiary hospitals in Northwestern Nigeria and randomly assigned into one of three intervention groups; twice-weekly KBA (n = 28), thrice-weekly KBA (n = 28), and conventional physiotherapy or control (n = 28) in the ratio of 1:1:1. Participants in the conventional therapy group will receive two sessions of brief patient education, and 16 sessions of ultrasound therapy, stretching and strengthening exercises for 8 weeks. Participants in the two different KBA groups will receive KBA exercise according to the designed sessions for 8 weeks in addition to the conventional therapy. All groups will be assessed pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention and at 8 weeks, 3-month, 4-month, and 6-month post-randomization. The primary outcome will be physical function (Ibadan Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Measure) while the secondary outcomes will be pain (Visual Analogue Scale for pain), knee stability (Knee Outcome Survey-Activities of Daily Living Scale), proprioception (electronic goniometer), and quality of life (Osteoarthritis Knee and Hip Quality of Life Questionnaire).Discussion: Findings of this study may provide evidence on the effectiveness of KBA exercise and the ideal number of sessions needed to achieve the highest effectiveness in adults with knee OA.Trial registration: Pan African Clinical Trials Registry, (PACTR201810713260138), Retrospectively registered on 28 November 2017.

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