Effects of open chain exercises on muscle strength and function in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis
Journal: International Archives of Integrated Medicine (IAIM) (Vol.2, No. 4)Publication Date: 2015-04-15
Authors : Shyam D. Ganvir; B.R. Zambare; D.B. Naikwade;
Page : 5-10
Keywords : Open chain exercises; Visual analogue scale (VAS); WOMAC; Functional disability.;
- Effects of open chain exercises on muscle strength and function in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis
- EFFECTS OF CONCENTRIC VERSUS ECCENTRIC STRENGTH TRAINING OF QUADRICEPS MUSCLE ON FUNCTIONAL OUT COME IN PATIENTS WITH BILATERAL OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE
- Effectiveness of Closed and Open Kinematic Chain Exercises in Improving Muscle Strength, Range of Motion and Balance in Subjects with Meniscal Injuries
- EFFECT OF HIP ABDUCTORS VERSUS KNEE EXTENSOR STRENGTHENING ON PAIN,FUNCTION AND QUADRICEPS ISOMETRIC STRENGTH IN KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS : PROTOCOL FOR A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL
- Comparison of Knee Joint Position Sense, Balance and Physical Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis and Age-Sex Matched Normals
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this research was to verify the effectiveness of an eight week quadriceps strengthening program on pain, function and quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis. Material and methods: A hundred patients were randomized into two groups. Experimental Group - A performed open chain exercises in form of isometric quadriceps and straight leg exercises 5 days a week for 5 days whereas Control Group - B did not perform any exercise. The outcome measures or dependent variables selected for this study were pain intensity, isometric quadriceps strength, and knee function. All the measurements were taken at baseline (week 0) and at the end of the trial at week 5. Results: In between group comparisons, the maximum isometric quadriceps strength, reduction in pain intensity, and improvement in function in the isometric exercise Group - A at the end of the 5th week were significantly greater than those of the control Group - B (p<0.05). Conclusion: The 5 week isometric quadriceps exercise program showed beneficial effects on quadriceps muscle strength, pain, and functional disability.
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