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Energy Dispersive Bracing for Conservative Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Exercise Only, Brace Only, and 1 other intervention for Knee Osteoarthritis and Arthritis. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this study is to explore the effectiveness of a commercially available, over-the-counter knee brace in the conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Participants will either be fitted with a brace and told to wear it every day during normal activities, fitted with the brace and given instructions on a set of quadriceps strengthening exercises to complete twice daily, every day, or be given the exercise instructions, but not fitted with a brace. Functional and subjective outcomes will be collected preoperatively and at 6 and 12 weeks from baseline, with the goal of informing the effectiveness of bracing alone versus a home exercise program, and whether the combination of those provides the most therapeutic benefit to participants.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
This group will be given a set of 2 exercises to complete at home. The exercises are designed to strengthen the quadriceps muscle group.
This group will be fitted with a Reaction Web brace and asked to wear it when going about activities of daily living.
This group will be asked to both wear the Reaction Web brace during activities of daily living and complete a set of 2 exercises designed to strengthen the quadriceps muscle group.