Effect of Baduanjin on Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis

Summary

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common rheumatologic disease in the world, primarily resulting in progressive cartilage destruction. It is most common in the knee joint. In this study, it is aimed to determine the effect of Baduanjin to reduce kinesiobia and increase functional exercise capacity by reducing or completely eliminating balance loss and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis and to shed light on future studies. 60 individuals between 40 and 70 years of age with osteoarthritis will be included in the study. Individuals will be randomized into three groups. In the study, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess the severity of pain, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) was used to assess physical activity level, Berg Balance Scale (BDS) was used to assess balance, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS) was used to assess kinesiophobia, Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) and 30 Second Sit and Stand Test were used to assess functional levels. In our study, an exercise program accompanied by a physiotherapist will be applied for 12 weeks, 3 days a week. Exercise program will be applied to the first group and Baduanjin exercises will be applied to the second group in addition to the exercise program. Baduanjin exercise will be applied to the third group synchronously with the telerehabilitation method. It is thought that both techniques applied in our study may have positive effects on pain, kinesiophobia and physical function.

Conditions

• Osteoarthritis, Knee

Interventions

OTHER

Traditional Exercise Group

It is important for the therapist to organize a exercise program to provide pain control. The exercise program should be specific and clear to the patient. Exercises will be applied to this group. The exercise steps will be continued 3 days a week for 6 weeks. All scales and tests will be completed again at week 12 for long-term follow-up.

OTHER

Baduanjin Exercise Group

In addition to the standard physical therapy program, Baduanjin will be applied for 30 minutes. The exercise steps will be continued 3 days a week for 6 weeks. All scales and tests will be completed again at week 12 for long-term follow-up.

OTHER

Telerehabilitation Group

Baduanjin exercise will be applied simultaneously with the telerehabilitation method. In addition to the standard physical therapy program, Baduanjin will be applied for 30 minutes. The exercise steps will be continued 3 days a week for 6 weeks. All scales and tests will be completed again at week 12 for long-term follow-up.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Biruni University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

TRIPLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

40 Years

Max Age

70 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2024-10-15

Primary Completion

2025-01-15

Completion

2025-02-15

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations