چکیده:
Objectives: To check and compare the effectiveness of modified agility and perturbation training over conventional physical therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: Subjects were screened on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria and a total of 50 subjects were recruited for the study. They were randomly divided into Group A and group B with n= 25 each. Results: Group receiving conventional knee exercises with modified agility and perturbation training showed statistically significant results. Discussion: It was found that supplementing rehabilitation programs for people with knee OA with a modified agility and perturbation training program assist them in returning to higher levels of physical activity with less pain and instability following rehabilitation.
خلاصه ماشینی:
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal, Vol. 11, No. 17, April 2013 Case Report Effectiveness of Modified Agility and Perturbation Training In Patients with Osteoarthritis Knee- A Case Control Study Nikhil Choudhary1 Dr. S.
N. Medical College Campus Jodhpur, Rajasthan India Awadh Kishor Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital, Ghaziabad, Delhi, India Objectives: To check and compare the effectiveness of modified agility and perturbation training over conventional physical therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Discussion: It was found that supplementing rehabilitation programs for people with knee OA with a modified agility and perturbation training program assist them in returning to higher levels of physical activity with less pain and instability following rehabilitation.
Keywords: Osteoarthritis knee; Modified agility and perturbation training; proprioception; strengthening exercises Submitted: 18 Dec. 2012 Accepted: 12 March 2013 Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritis and a leading cause of disability worldwide.
Since this was a single case report study the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of agility and perturbation training programme in a large group of subjects with osteoarthritis knee.
Supplementing rehabilitation programs for people with knee OA with a modified agility and perturbation training program may assist them in returning to higher levels of physical activity with less pain and instability following rehabilitation.
Supplementing rehabilitation programs for people with knee OA with a modified agility and perturbation training program may assist them in returning to higher levels of physical activity with less pain and instability following rehabilitation.