The Effect of Cycle Ergometer With Biofeedback on Deep Sensation in Elderly Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

The Effect of Cycle Ergometer With Biofeedback on Deep Sensation in Elderly Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

The aim of the randomized controlled study is to investigate the effects of the cycle ergometer with biofeedback on deep sensation in elderly people who has knee osteoarthritis

Participants will be randomly divided and registered into 2 groups: Thera-train tigo group (TG) or control group(CP)

For 20 participants 20 minute tens, 5 minute ultrasound, 10 times with 2 sets quadriceps isometric exercise will be applied. The other 20 participants will use Thera-train tigo for 20 minute in addition to tens, us, quadriceps isometric exercise.

Conditions of the participants will be measured before(1st day) and after(15th day) a span of 3 week treatment. We will use Demographic Information Questionnaire, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) osteoarthritis index, Physical Activity Scale for the Eldery (PASE) and 6 minute walking test for all patients. Then we will measure knee vibration sense with diapason. Knee joint position sense will be measured with a digital goniometer.

Inclusion Criteria:

Knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrance score between 1-3)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous knee surgery
• Diabetus Mellitus
• Thyroid disease
• Visual deficit
• Gait disorder
• Mental Disability
• Presence of neuropathy