Exercise for Osteoarthritis

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byGillian Hatfield, PhD

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of the Fraser Valley

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?In this study, the investigators want to find out if a 12-week exercise program improves balance in people with knee osteoarthritis. This study will involve two visits to the School of Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley (Chilliwack campus). Each visit will last approximately one hour. Participants will be asked to fill out questionnaires and complete a balance test. In between visits, participants will complete 12 weeks of an exercise program specifically designed for adults with osteoarthritis. Participants will do the exercise classes twice per week. Classes can be done in person or at home Each exercise class is 45-minutes long and consists of flexibility, strength, and coordination exercises. In each class there are options to either increase or decrease the intensity of each exercise to cater to varying fitness levels and fluctuating symptoms. Each exercise has an assisted (using a chair for balance), body weight, and resisted (weight or exercise tubing) option. Participants will fill out an exercise diary each week to let the investigators know what days they did the exercise classes, and whether they experienced any changes in their knee osteoarthritis symptoms.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults with knee osteoarthritis who can attend two sessions at the University of the Fraser Valley and commit to a 12-week exercise program. The program includes classes twice per week, adaptable to various fitness levels.

Inclusion Criteria

Pass the Get Active Questionnaire to ensure that they are safe to begin an exercise program

I have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by a doctor.

Exclusion Criteria

I have active joint inflammation.

I have a condition like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, diabetes, or balance issues.

I have vision problems that affect my balance.

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Participant Groups

The study tests whether a 12-week group exercise program, consisting of flexibility, strength, and coordination exercises, can improve balance in people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will track their progress through questionnaires and balance tests.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Exercise programExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Twice weekly exercise classes, for 12 weeks