Core exercises vs foot-ankle strength for knee arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares core strengthening exercises with foot-ankle exercises to see which helps more with knee osteoarthritis symptoms like pain and walking difficulty. It might help you move better and climb stairs more easily.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 65 years old.
- You have mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (grade 1 or 2).
- You have symptoms in one or both knees and tests show arthritis.
- You have trouble walking or climbing stairs.
- You have not had knee surgery or a total knee replacement.
- You have not had physical therapy for your knee in the last 6 months.
- You do not have rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory arthritis.
- You have not received a steroid or other knee injection in the last 3–6 months.
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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