Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative joint disease causing pain, stiffness, and reduced quality of life. While treatments often focus on drugs or surgery, noninvasive exercises like core stabilization and ankle/foot strengthening show potential but lack comparative studies. Understanding anatomical factors like Achilles tendon (AT) thickness is crucial for targeted rehabilitation, though measurement reliability remains an issue. This study aims to compare the effects of these exercises on KOA symptoms and evaluate the use of digital calipers for AT thickness measurement, aiming to enhance clinical management of KOA.
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Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) Questionnaire
Timeframe: 8 weeks
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at rest
Timeframe: 8 weeks
Stair climb test
Timeframe: 8 weeks
Knee flexion range of motion
Timeframe: 8 weeks
knee extension range of motion
Timeframe: 8 weeks
Achilles tendon thickness
Timeframe: 8 weeks
30 second chair test
Timeframe: 8 weeks
Timed up and go test
Timeframe: 8 weeks
40 meter walk test
Timeframe: 8 weeks
Gastrocnemius muscle strength
Timeframe: 8 weeks
navicular/foot ratio
Timeframe: 8 weeks
Ankle range of motion
Timeframe: 8 weeks