Do you have knee osteoarthritis in one knee, and have trouble with walking? Our study is looking at the biomechanics of walking in people with knee osteoarthritis, and also the possible impact of physiotherapy (manual therapy) on it. Biomechanics refers to analysis of movement of the body segments and acting forces on various joints. Study participants from Dunedin are needed.
You may be eligible if you:
- are at least 45 years old
- have had pain in one knee (right or left knee) for more than 15 days in the last month
- have a stiff knee and pain in walking
- have knee stiffness and can’t get your knee fully straight or fully bent
- are not having other treatments for your knee
Click here for more information. If you have any questions about the study, please contact:
- Sarfaraz Alam
- Mob +64 29 0206 4380
- Email sarfaraz.alam@postgrad.otago.ac.nz
This study has been approved by the Health and Disability Ethics Committee.