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Student Project | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024 | Rating: 6.1 / 10
Effects of Physiotherapy Interventions (Exercise Therapy and Electrotherapy) on Knee Osteoarthritis in Patients with Different Pain Intensity Categories
M. Srinidhi Reddy | J. Swarna Lekha | Ch. Guna | Dr. C. Govardhan
Abstract: Knee Osteoarthritis is a prevalent condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Physiotherapy is a non invasive interventions that is effective in managing knee osteoarthritis symptoms by aiming to reduce pain, improve function, and enhance quality of life. The main interventions are Electrotherapy (IFT), exercise therapy, including strength training, and patient education about self management strategies, such as weight loss, activity modification, and pain coping skills. A combination of several interventions, depending on patient preferences, is recommended for optimal outcomes in managing knee osteoarthritis. Background: Osteoarthritis is a major cause of musculoskeletal disability non pharmacological and non surgical treatment is preferred for management of knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, evidences are lacking regarding the effectiveness of multi - model physiotherapy programme including, combination of various physical modalities (TENS, Ultrasound, IRR) with therapeutic exercises, for the management of knee osteoarthritis. Objectives: To identify effectiveness of combination of IFT and exercise therapy interventions for treatment of knee osteoarthritis patients. Method: It is an experimental study. A Pre and Post experimental descriptive study of a total of 20 patients with OA knee (age range 35 to 70 years) are selected. The patients are divided into 3 groups according to pain. Group 1 (Mild pain), Group 2 (Moderate pain), Group 3 (Severe pain). All patients also received combined physical therapy exercise protocol were applied 6 days a week for 2 weeks. Results: Present outcomes shows that physiotherapy treatment is effective technique in reducing pain in patients with knee OA without adverse effects. Conclusion: Electrotherapy modalities in conjunction with exercise therapy program designed for treating knee OA patients proved to be more superior to exercise alone at improving Quadriceps muscle activation by reducing pain and increasing function during exercise.
Keywords: Electrotherapy, Exercise, Knee Osteoarthritis, physiotherapy.
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024,
Pages: 432 - 438