The Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Exercise on the Quadriceps in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Investigation of the Correlation With Clinical Data of the Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Exercise on Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Structural Characteristics in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
52 participants
Jan 3, 2025
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Conditions
Summary
In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and an exercise program on quadriceps muscle strength and structural characteristics, as well as their impact on gait analysis, pain severity, and quality of life, in order to determine more effective and beneficial treatment programs for patients with knee OA.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Being between 50-65 years of age
- Having knee OA (primary) according to ACR criteria
- Having grade 2-3 knee OA according to the Kellgren-Lawrence classification
- Having the ability to adhere to exercise regimens
- Agreeing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria6
- Having a diagnosis of secondary OA
- History of major knee trauma, surgery, or intra-articular steroid/hyaluronic acid injection in the last 6 months
- Presence of active synovitis
- Presence of neurological (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Polyneuropathy), endocrinological (diabetes mellitus), or vestibular disorders that could affect functional status, pain severity, or proprioception; or any disease that impairs these factors
- Pulmonary or cardiovascular disease that contraindicates exercise
- History of fracture and/or surgery in the lower extremity
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Interventions
FES-Cycling
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NCT07309003