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Effects of Exercise on Joint Stiffness and Dynamic Balance in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis Evaluated Through Star Excursion Balance Test
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating exercise for Osteoarthritis and Osteo Arthritis Knee. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Osteoarthritis is a prevalent and disabling condition. Exercise is recommended to maintain strength and mobility, and to decrease pain. However, acute bouts of exercise have conflicting outcomes: they are fatiguing and they also can increase coordination and balance. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a single bout of exercise (30 minutes) on balance performance of individuals with self-identified unilateral knee osteoarthritis. Balance will be assessed using the star excursion balance test before and after the exercise session. Differences in performance between the two star excursion balance tests will reflect the changes due to exercise. The changes between their balance performance on each limb will reflect the changes due to osteoarthritis.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
one 30 minute bout of mild exercise