NCT06063889

Maximal Rate of Force Development of Ankle Muscles and Functional Ability in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Assessment of Maximal Rate of Force Development of Ankle Muscles and Its Association Functional Ability in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 126 (actual)
• Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study is a detailed assessment of the maximal rate of force development of ankle muscles and its association with functional ability in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Detailed description

This research is designed to study the link between force development in ankle muscles and functional abilities in knee OA patients. It aims to understand the influence of ankle muscle strength, specifically plantar flexors, on the stability, pain, and functionality of patients with knee OA. The study will analyze the rate of force development, its importance in explosive strength improvement, and impact on preventing knee injuries. Furthermore, it will investigate the compensatory mechanism of the plantar flexors developed by patients in advanced stages to balance other muscle failures.

Conditions

• Knee Osteoarthritis
• Knee Arthritis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Maximal Rate of Force Development Test for Ankle Muscles	This test is designed to measure the maximal rate of force development in the ankle muscles, specifically the plantar flexors. It aims to assess the relationship between the strength of these muscles and the functional ability in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The results from this test will help to understand how lower limb muscle strength influences the symptoms and progression of knee osteoarthritis.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-07-20
• Primary completion: 2024-02-02
• Completion: 2024-02-02
• First posted: 2023-10-03
• Last updated: 2024-08-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt