Exercise for balance in knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This pilot study tests whether a group exercise program can improve balance for people with knee osteoarthritis. You would join supervised exercise classes to see if they help with stability and daily movement.
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Who can take part
- You have knee osteoarthritis diagnosed by a doctor or meeting standard criteria
- You can safely start an exercise program (you'll fill out a simple health questionnaire)
- No major knee injury, surgery, or joint injections in the last 6 months
- No nerve, hormone, or inner ear problems that affect balance (like Parkinson's, diabetes, or dizziness disorders)
- No heart failure, stroke, or chronic lung disease that could make exercise risky
- No inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic 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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