Proprioception and BRACE Training in Knee Osteoarthritis
Condition: Osteoarthritis Knees Both
MeSH terms: Osteoarthritis; Osteoarthritis, Knee
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Knee osteoarthritis is common joint disorder in older adults. The prevalence of
      osteoarthritis is increasing in the elderly population and due to obesity.The aim of this
      study to compare improvement in balance between BRACE and proprioceptive training in knee
      osteoarthritis and to compare mobility level between proprioceptive and BRACE in knee
      osteoarthritis
    

Detailed description: 
      Knee osteoarthritis is common joint disorder in older adults. The prevalence of
      osteoarthritis is increasing in the elderly population and due to obesity. Balance disorder
      generally disturbed equilibrium and increase risk of fall. There is lack of proprioceptive
      sensation in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The aim of this study to compare improvement
      in balance between BRACE and proprioceptive training in knee osteoarthritis and to compare
      mobility level between proprioceptive and BRACE in knee osteoarthritis. Randomized control
      trial study of 8 week follows up. Sample size will be 22. The patients will be divided into 2
      groups BRACE and proprioceptive training. The patients will get training section for 3 days
      per week for 8 weeks. The measurement will be taken at base line, after 8 weeks. Study
      duration will be 6 months. Individuals of age 50-70 year, Mini-mental state examination
      (MMSE) 20 or higher, Berg Balance Scale (BBS) 30-45 points, Experience of at least one fall
      during the previous 12 months, both Males and Females will be include. Patients will be
      excluded if they exhibited history of cardiovascular or musculoskeletal diseases, previously
      used medication for the central nervous system, occurrence of lower limbs lesions or
      fractures in last six months. Assessment tools will be MMSE, Berg balance scale, TUG, CTSIB,
      6 minute walk test. Data will be analyzed through SPSS 20. Data will be check for its
      normality, within groups comparison paired sample T-test, between groups independent sample
      T-test will be used
    

Intervention name(s): BRACE; Propirioceptive training
Intervention type(s): Behavioral; Behavioral
Intervention description(s): Balance training,Static balance:
Romberg with eye open & eye close [30 sec repeat 3 times]
Tandem standing with eye open then with eye close. Right foot front first, then left foot front [10 Sec repeat 3 times]
Single leg stance 5 repetition with sec.
Static/Dynamic/Anti-cipatory Postural Control:
Sit to stand: 5 repetition
Functional reach test: forward, sideways & cross reach, practice 1 min for each
TUG test: with distance of 10 feet & time 10 sec. practice 2 min Cognitive exercises
1) Count reverse from 50 Repeat with eyes open and close Reps of 30s for each 2) Push wall and reverse count from 20 3) Remember 5 words, Name 5 animals, Repeat 5 words; 1st Phase - Steady phase (1st set: Eyes Open, 2nd set: Eyes Close) Preserve standup position Equally heels up and down Preserve standup on one leg by turns
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: proprioception training, balance, BBS,