Effects of Bracing on Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Arthritis, Osteoarthritis (OA) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 35 - 70 |
| Updated: | 5/5/2014 |
| Start Date: | April 2013 |
| Contact: | Eric M Lamberg, EdD, PT |
| Email: | eric.lamberg@stonybrook.edu |
| Phone: | 631.444.3058 |
Effectiveness of Decompressive and Stabilizing Knee Bracing in Individuals With Unicompartment Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by complaints of knee pain, aching and stiffness
that commonly alter the way one will climb stairs and walk reducing an individual's function
and the activities they may perform on a day-to-day basis. Providing a person with a knee
brace designed for OA can help unload the arthritic part of the knee, thereby reducing pain
and lead to improved function. The purpose of this study is to determine if use of the Rebel
Reliever knee brace manufactured by Townsend Design can reduce pain and stiffness, improve
strength and balance, and enhance functional activities such as stair and level gait, and
ultimately lead to increased participation in the community.
that commonly alter the way one will climb stairs and walk reducing an individual's function
and the activities they may perform on a day-to-day basis. Providing a person with a knee
brace designed for OA can help unload the arthritic part of the knee, thereby reducing pain
and lead to improved function. The purpose of this study is to determine if use of the Rebel
Reliever knee brace manufactured by Townsend Design can reduce pain and stiffness, improve
strength and balance, and enhance functional activities such as stair and level gait, and
ultimately lead to increased participation in the community.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female
- Aged between 35 and 70
- Present with diagnosed unicompartment osteoarthritis of the knee
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe cardiac or pulmonary disease that limits ability to walk.
- Presence of hip, ankle or foot OA or other lower limb pathology that limits ability
to walk.
- Bilateral knee OA
- Previous use of an OA knee brace
- Surgical procedure in either leg within the past 6-months
- Anthropometrics that are incongruent with manufacturer's specifications for the Rebel
Reliever
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