Tired knees, more trips? study links fatigue to fall risk in knee OA

NCT ID NCT06229691

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looked at how walking for 30 minutes affects the risk of tripping and falling in adults aged 55-70 with and without knee osteoarthritis. Participants completed questionnaires, wore an activity monitor, and did strength and balance tests before and after a treadmill walk. The goal was to see if people with knee OA are more likely to fall when tired compared to those without knee OA.

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Locations

  • University of Delaware

    Newark, Delaware, 19713, United States

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