Core vs. ankle-foot exercises for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing core (trunk) exercises is better than ankle and foot strengthening for reducing pain and improving function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may help you find a new approach to managing your knee pain without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with grade II or III knee osteoarthritis (moderate knee wear).
- Your arthritis is not from a previous injury or accident.
- 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.
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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