An Official Journal of Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
ISSN:1897-2276
e-ISSN: 2449-9145
Department of Physiotherapy, Suleman Roshan College of physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tando Adam, Pakistan
Research Article
Effects of isometric exercises in reducing fall risk in elderly knee osteoarthritis patients
Author(s):
Muhammad Aamir*, Abdul Rashad, Tehreem Anis Suleman, Shahab Uddin, Rabia Intikhab, Amir Gul Memon and Zubair Hussain
Background: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that prompts joint side effects and signs which are related to imperfect joining of articular ligament, related changes in the hidden bones, joint edges, and pain. More than 33.6% affected by age of more than 65 years. This condition is the main reason behind patients' movement restrictions. Most patients cannot perform daliy activities.
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to find out the effects of isometric exercises in reducing fall risk in knee OA in the elderly population and also to find the effectiveness of exercises in improving the quality of life of patients suffering from osteoarthritis.
Materials and Methods: The randomized control consisted of 60 patients. The mean age of participants was 65.28 +-7.8. The Experimental group received isometric exercises while the control group was given ro.. Read More»
10.37532/1897-2276.2021.16(1).13
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