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VOL. 3, ISSUE 1 (2018)
Effectiveness of theraband® exercises on elderly individuals with osteoarthritis of knee
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Akshara Parmar, Pradnya Nishad, Dr. Nupoor Kulkarni, Dr Sarita Shevatekar
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) of knee is the most common problem in elderly individuals. Pain and physical functioning related problems results in decline in health and social service. Physical therapy intervention is effective in minimizing the pain and improving physical functioning in the elderly individual for OA of knee. Objective was to find out the effectiveness of Theraband® exercises along with Conventional Treatment (CT) in the elderly individuals. 40 participants were involved. Group A was given CT and Group B was given Theraband® exercises along with CT for 6 weeks and 5 times sit to stand, WOMAC and VAS were assessed pre and post intervention then Data analysis was done. In results unpaired t test showed statistically significant improvement in the Group B as compared to Group A. Conclusion was that Theraband® exercises along with conventional treatment was more effective in improving ROM and physical functioning than conventional treatment alone in elder individuals with OA of knee.
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Pages:129-133
How to cite this article:
Akshara Parmar, Pradnya Nishad, Dr. Nupoor Kulkarni, Dr Sarita Shevatekar "Effectiveness of theraband® exercises on elderly individuals with osteoarthritis of knee". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 3, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 129-133
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