List

Jibi Paul1, Saran Kumar. B V2, Jeslin Jeba Sheela3, Sony George4

Authors:

2BPT Graduate, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. MGR. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

3HOD, Department of Physiotherapy, Scudder College of Allied Health Sciences and Scudder Memorial Hospital, Kelley’s Road, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, Memorial Hospital, Kelley’s Road, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, India

4Chief Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy, PNNM Hospital, Anchalummood, Kollam, Kerala, India

Corresponding Author:

1Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. MGR. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Mail id: physiojibi@gmail.com

Abstract

Background of Study: Osteoarthritis (OA) also known as Degenerative Joint disease, is typically the result of wear & tear & progressive loss of articular cartilage. It is most common in elderly age people in above age of 50 to 60& trauma case. Divided into 2 types are Primary osteoarthritis & secondary osteoarthritis. AIM & Objective of the study was to study is to find the comparative Effects of Low-level laser therapy & Shockwave therapy on Osteoarthritis of Knee.

Methodology:  Study Design was Comparative study, post type. Study setting done at ACS Medical college and hospital OPD, Velappanchavadi, Chennai. Total sample size was 30, patients with knee pain. Sampling Method used was Simple random sampling, lottery method to allocate the samples in two groups; Group A:15 and Group B:15. Study conducted for a duration of 4months. Intervention Duration Low Level Laser therapy& Shockwave therapy was3days per week. Inclusion Criteria of age group between 50 TO 60 years, both male & female subjects with Chronic OA, Trauma case & Obesity. Pain, ROM and Function was measured using Visual Analogue Scale, Goniometer and Koos test Pretest &posttest is recorded.

Result: Comparative study between Group A and Group B showed significant difference in VAS and ROM with F value 142.2 and 242.1respectively with P value>0.0001. 

Conclusion: On comparing both groups, Group A (Low level laser therapy) and Group B (Shockwave therapy) Group B (shockwave therapy) showed better improvement than Group A (Low level laser therapy) in improvising the functional ability and reducing the pain on the subjects with osteoarthritis.

Key Words: Osteoarthritis of knee; Shockwave therapy; Low level laser therapy; Visual Analogue Scale; Goniometer.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Posts

1 2 19
March 10th, 2025

Muscle Cramps In Pre-Elderly to the Elderly Due to Inactivity

Citra Puspa Juwita1*, James WH Manik2, Sandra Kezia Oktaviani Panjaitan3, Liswanto Dwi Saputra4 Corresponding Author: *Physiotherapy Program, Faculty of Vocational […]

March 10th, 2025

The Education Programs Enhancing Physical Activity: Systematic Literature Review

Citra Puspa Juwita1*, Weeke Budhyanti2, Bernadetha Nadeak3 Corresponding Author: *1Physiotherapy Program, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, […]

March 10th, 2025

A Study On Effectiveness Of PNF Techniques On Pain And Dynamic Stability Of Scapula In Adhesive Capsulitis Of Shoulder Joint

Rosemol Poulose1, Navya T.V2, Divya J. Pawani3  Corresponding Author: 1Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy,  CPAS, School of Medical Education, Angamaly, […]

March 10th, 2025

A Comparative Study Between Resisted Exercise And Eccentric Exercise With Shortwave Diathermy On Function Among OA Knee Subjects

Salman G1, Aishwarya B2 Author: 1MPT Student, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, TN, India Corresponding […]

March 10th, 2025

Efficacy Of Plyometric Training On Lower Limb Flexibility, Leg Explosiveness And Dynamic Balance Among Non-Professional Male Football Players- A Single Blinded Study

Navya T.V 1, Rosemol Poulose2, Deepu C.B3 Corresponding Author: 1Assistant Professor, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, […]

March 10th, 2025

The Combined Effect of Buteyko Breathing and Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Chest Expansion in Asthmatic Collegiate Population

Gladies Kamalam S*1, Santheep S2, Vel Murugan G3, Manivannan S4,  Dinesh Dharmalingam5 Authors: 2 Principal cum Director, KMCT College of […]

March 10th, 2025

Comparative Study On Lumbar Stabilization And Dynamic Lumbar Strengthening Exercises In Reducing Pain And Disability For Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: Experimental Study

Esther Gladis T T*1, Mithen Dev2, J Andrews Milton3, Anu K.V4,  Manikantan M5,  Mintu Ann Jacob6 Authors: 2Physiotherapist, Ann Physiocare, […]

March 10th, 2025

Open Label Single Centric Clinical Exploratory Of Efficacy Study On Wheat Grass Capsule, An Ayurvedic Proprietary Formulation

S. Suman1, P. Karthikeyan2, S. Moulishankar3, S. Sridhar 4, G. Raaja5*, G.S. Aathithiah6,M. Vetriselvan7, Joemon8, R. Pachiyappan9, B. Devendran10 Authors: […]

March 10th, 2025

Open Label Single Centric Clinical Exploratory Of Efficacy Study On Total Antioxidant Capsule, An Ayurvedic Proprietary Formulation

S. Suman1, P. Karthikeyan2, S. Moulishankar3, S. Sridhar 4, G. Raaja5*, G.S. Aathithiah6,M. Vetriselvan7, Joemon8, R. Pachiyappan9, B. Devendran10 Authors: […]

March 10th, 2025

Open Label Single Centric Clinical Exploratory Of Efficacy Study On Shilajit Capsule, An Ayurvedic Proprietary Formulation

S. Suman1, P. Karthikeyan2, S. Moulishankar3, S. Sridhar 4, G. Raaja5*, G.S. Aathithiah6,M. Vetriselvan7, Joemon8, R. Pachiyappan9, B. Devendran10 Authors: […]