The primary aim of the study is to investigate the effects of supervised exercise therapy and education on the immediate response to using a soft knee brace in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
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Patients diagnosed with knee OA and assigned to undergo exercise therapy and education
Cohort
Prospective
Exercise therapy and education.
Other interventionExercise therapy and education, physiotherapy rehab at Aalborg Municipality
Pain - Numerical rating scale (NRS)
NRS is the most common pain scale for quantification pain. The respondent selects a whole number on a scale from 0-10, that best reflects the intensity of his/her pain. 0 being no pain, 10 being the worst pain imaginable.
Y-balance test (YBT)
The YBT test is a test commonly used in clinical practice to investigate functional balance. The YBT is based on the Star Excursion Balance Test and it has been thoroughly researched. Measured with and without the soft knee brace at baseline, after the treatment program and at 12weeks.
Self-perceived knee stability question
Self-reported by the patients.
40-meter walk test
A test of walking speed over shirt distances and changing direction during walking
Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) (continous)
An instrument to assess the patient's opinion about their knee and associated problems. KOOS has been evaluated and compared to other instruments in several studies. Measured at baseline, after the treatment program and at 12weeks.
Pain manikin
Self-reported pain assessment by the patients.
Likert scale
Self-reported by the patients
Analgetic pain medication intake
Self-reported by the patients.
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