Muscle relaxation versus balance exercises for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of physical therapy exercises for knee osteoarthritis: one focuses on relaxing specific muscles around the knee (the iliotibial band and pes anserine), and the other focuses on balance and body awareness (proprioception). Both may help reduce pain and improve knee function.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by a doctor
- Your average knee pain is at least 3 out of 10
- Your knee osteoarthritis is moderate or severe (grade 2 or 3) as seen on X-ray
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 30 (your doctor can check this)
- You have not had knee surgery before
- You do not have low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, or other major health conditions listed
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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