Overview
This study will be conducted to answer the research question:
Are there differences between the effect of Biodex balance training and Whole-body vibration training on Knee osteoarthritis?
Description
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of biodex training balance versus whole body vibration training on Knee osteoarthritis on:
- Pain intensity
- static balance
- dynamic balance
- Functional ability level
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria:
- Subjects age between (40-60) years old.
- Radiologic findings had to be compatible with knee OA grade 2 in a simple X ray.
- Tenderness on medial tibial plateau
- Intensity of pain: visual analogue scale equal to 5 or greater
- Failure of two or more types of previous conservative treatment (medication, anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, stretching, acupuncture, orthotics and others) in the last three months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Neurological and vestibular system disorder, systematic inflammatory disease, steroid injections in the last six months
- Subjects with diabetes mellitus.
- acute symptomatic arthritis
- other conditions (such as osteomyelitis, tuberculosis, and tumor) that affect their walking function; had a contraindication to exercise; and exhibited cognitive impairment