Water exercise for knee pain in obese men
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supervised water exercise program (called WATERinMOTION) can reduce knee pain and improve movement in obese men with knee osteoarthritis. It may help if you are looking for a gentle, joint-friendly way to manage your knee pain.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 45 and 65 years old.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher (obese).
- You have knee osteoarthritis (moderate changes on X-ray).
- Your knee pain is at least 25 out of 50 on a standard pain scale.
- You do not have inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis).
- You have not had a knee injection (like cortisone) in the last 3 months.
- You are able to safely exercise in water.
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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