Stretching plus resistance exercise for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a gentle stretching technique to resistance exercises helps reduce knee pain and improve movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may be a good option if you have mild-to-moderate knee arthritis and want to strengthen your knees without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have knee osteoarthritis (Grade I, II, or III) for at least 3 months.
- Your knee pain is less than 8 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You are not pregnant or have not had a recent knee injury or surgery.
- You do not have other serious conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, infection, or nerve damage.
- You have not had a knee replacement or hip replacement.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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