Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease process characterized by degeneration and inflammation in the joint cartilage and subchondral bone, synovial fluid and joint capsule. One of the most affected joints in OA is the knee joint, and the incidence of OA increases with age. Different treatment approaches are used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness of Mulligan technique and core exercises applied to female patients with knee osteoarthritis. In addition, the investigators did not find any study examining the effect of Mulligan technique on static balance in the treatment of OA. This is the secondary aim of the study.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
42
Mulligan mobilization technique will be apply.
Core stabilization technique will be apply.
Conventional therapy exercise will be apply.
Pamukkale University
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
Pain assessment
Visual Analog Scale: This scale consists of a straight line with the end points defining extreme limits such as 'no pain at all', which is 0 cm, and 'pain as bad as it could be', which is 10cm.
Time frame: 10 minutes
Range of motion assessment
Goniometric measurement
Time frame: 10 minutes
muscle strength assessment
by handheld device (Commander Powertrack II brand)
Time frame: 10 minutes
functional level assessment
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC)
Time frame: 5 minutes
aerobic endurance assessment
6 minute walk test
Time frame: 6 minutes
balance assessment
Stand on one leg test
Time frame: 5 minutes
Timed Up& Go Test
Timed Up\& Go Test
Time frame: 5 minutes
assessment of quality of life survey
Nottingham Health Profile
Time frame: 5 minutes
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