Factors Affecting Self Reported Physical Disability Among Middle Aged Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Introduction : Identifying potential factors influencing the disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis is paramount for rehabilitation.Objectives : To determine the factors that contribute to the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.Methods : Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score questionnaire (KOOS) was used to assess the physical disability.one hundred and twenty four patients (age range 50'“65 years) were randomized to therapeutic exercise (n =62) and conventional group(n = 62). Results:The results of regression analysis revealed that age and BMI factors play a role in knee osteoarthritis.Conclusion:The present study highlights the various factors that influence physical disability and thereby demonstrates to clinical researchers and practitioners that understanding and improving the quality of patient's well-being goes beyond simply treating the underlying clinical condition. Dr. Beulah Jebakani | Dr. Vijayaraghavan | Mrs. Megala Devi"Factors Affecting Self Reported Physical Disability Among Middle Aged Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-1 | Issue-6 , October 2017, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd2459.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/orthodontics/2459/factors-affecting-self-reported-physical-disability-among-middle-aged-patients-with-knee-osteoarthritis/dr-beulah-jebakani