We are examining the use of restricted blood flow, through full occlusion, on a single thigh for 50 minutes (5 minutes on, 5 minutes off), completed every other day for 2 weeks to improve function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis and low back pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
24
The intervention arm will include full blood flow occlusion in one thigh for 5 minutes followed by 5 minutes of reperfusion for a cycle of 50 minutes.
This intervention includes 25mmHg of pressure, which is not sufficient for blodo flow occlusion.
Human and Sport Performance Lab
Chicago, Illinois, United States
RECRUITINGPreferred walking speed
Changes in preferred walking speed (m/s) from intervention
Time frame: At baseline (from enrollment) until end of intervention (3 weeks).
Muscle strength
Change in quadriceps, hamstring, and hip strength
Time frame: From baseline (enrollment) until end of intervention (3 weeks)
Patient Reported Outcomes
Change in subjective function and reporting based on questionnaires
Time frame: At baseline (enrollment) through the intervention (3 weeks)
Gait Kinematics
Changes in gait kinematics (in degrees) from intervention
Time frame: At baseline (from enrollment) until end of intervention (3 weeks).
Gait Kinetics/Moments
Changes in gait kinetics (joint moments) (in N/m) from intervention
Time frame: At baseline (from enrollment) until end of intervention (3 weeks).
Cartilage Health
Change in knee cartilage thickness using ultrasound methods
Time frame: From baseline (enrollment) until completion of intervention (3 weeks)
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