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To Study The Effectiveness Of Quadriceps Muscle Strengthening Vs Hamstring Muscle Strengthening In Patients With Knee Osteo Arthritis

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Jibi Paul1*, Keerthiga.P2

Author:
1BPT Student, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Vellappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Corresponding Author:
*2Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, E-Mail- physiojibi@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Background of the study: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative disease affecting major joints of the body especially weight-bearing joints. OA knee can be associated with symptoms of pain,instability, reduction of range of motion (ROM). The Quadriceps and Hamstrings muscles plays a crucial role in knee function and stability weakness or imbalance in these muscle groups can exacerbate knee OA symptoms and impair functional ability. While strengthening these muscles it works as a rehabilitation strategy for knee OA. Objective of the study isto compare the effect of quadriceps VS hamstring muscle strengthening on knee pain, range of motion, and function in patients with knee OA.

Methodology: A group of 30 participants on the bases of inclusion and exclusion criteria was selected and divided into two groups A and B. This Study design is Quasi Experimental, and comparative study (pre and post intervention) type. Sampling method is Random sampling and conducted at Dr. MGR. University, Faculty of Physiotherapy with sample size of 30. Outcome Measurements were Pain, Range of motion, and Function of knee. Measuring Tool s are VAS (Visual analog scale), Goniometry, KOOS (knee Injury and Osteoarthritis outcome score).

Result: Group A intervention found more effective over Group B intervention on VAS and KOOS with mean score difference of 3.20 and 19.20 over 2.87 and 16.73 respectively.

Conclusion: Quadriceps strengthening or ideally, a combination of both can help enhance knee joint stability, reduce pain, and improve the quality of life in individuals with knee OA.  

Keywords:  Quadriceps strengthening, Hamstring strengthening, Pain, Osteoarthritis

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