Leg training for knee arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether exercising just one leg can also make the other leg stronger and improve balance in people with arthritis in both knees. You would do supervised strength and balance training, and the goal is to see if this can help your knee pain and function.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 60 and 80 years old.
- You need arthritis (wear-and-tear) in both knees, rated as moderate severity by a doctor.
- No major leg injuries (like breaks or sprains) in the past year.
- No anti-inflammatory pain pills (like ibuprofen or naproxen) in the past month.
- No physical therapy in the past 6 months, and no knee surgery or injections in the past year.
- You must not have rheumatoid arthritis, other immune system diseases, uncontrolled diabetes, or severe heart, kidney, or liver problems.
Quick eligibility check
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