CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Exercise Program Accompanied With Degenerative Meniscal Tear

Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2024-09-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of exercise program added to the treatment on physical function, postural balance, muscle strength, pain and gait in individuals with meniscal damage.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 20-65 years. * Having a meniscus tear. * Volunteering to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with a psychiatric illness. * Having a neurological disease that may interfere with treatment. * Having undergone meniscal surgery before. * Having received physical therapy in the knee area in the last 6 months. * Benefiting from any other treatment during the study.

What they're measuring

Vertical jump

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Star Balance Test

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Tegner Activity Level Scale

Timeframe: 6 weeks

KOOS-PS (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Physical Function Short Form)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

WOMET (Western Ontario Meniscal Evaluation Tool)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06657586

SponsorIstanbul Medipol University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-01

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