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Nithyanisha R1*, Thiyageeswaran2, Mohammed Yashin B3

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*1 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Deemed to Be University, Chennai, India,  Email id: nithyanisha.physio@drmgrdu.ac.in

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2 Vetrenary Physician, M K.Vet Clinic, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India

3BPT intern, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Deemed to Be University, Chennia, India

Abstract

Back ground of the study: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most commonly occurring forms of arthritis in the world today. Hind limb weakness is caused by a disorder such as a break, strain, degenerative damage or other physical process, this can result in temporary or permanent inability to use the back legs. Physical therapy techniques to increase function and mobility of joints from, injury, surgery, degenerative diseases, age related diseases and obesity.

Methods: This is an experimental study conducted at M. K. Vet. Clinic, Villupuram for a duration of 3 sessions per week for about 4 weeks (1 month) for a sample size of 15 subjects. Random sampling method used to allocate the samples in two groups. White Giant Rabbits with Age group between 3-4years and CANCRS (composite pain score of 2-4) were included for this study.  age group   between 4-6 years. White Giant Rabbit-breeds irrespective of gender with duly vaccinated. Rabbits’ intervention included land-based exercises.  Outcome measures of the study was cancrs.

Result: On comparing the mean values of Group A & Group B on Multidimensional Composite Pain Scale score, it shows a significant decrease in the post test mean values in both groups, but Group A shows mean difference of 5.90 which has the more effective than Group B with mean difference of 3.90 at P ≤ 0.05.

Conclusion: The study concluded that land-based exercise protocol is more effective on management of hind limb OA in White Giant Rabbits.

Key Words CANCRS (Composite pain scale for Assessing and quantifying Pain in Rabbit’s); White Giant Rabbit; Hindlimb Osteoarthritis; Land-Based Exercises

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