International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Research Article
The Effectiveness of Quadriceps Exercise, Home-Based Exercise Program and Home-Based Exercise Program in Combination with Physical Modalities for Treatment in Osteoarthritis Knee: A Randomized Control Study
Author(s): Sangarun Dungkong*
Objectives: Therapeutic exercise is one of the most commonly used non-pharmacological methods for treating knee
osteoarthritis (OA). This study proposed to compare the effectiveness of quadricep exercise, home-based exercise
program and home-based exercise program in combination with physical modalities.
Method: Patients with primary knee OA had been selected to receive the treatment. They were randomly allocated
into three groups: Quadriceps Exercise, Home Exercise Protocol and Home Exercise Protocol with Physical
Modalities. The outcomes were measured regarding six-minute walk test (6MWT) and Western Ontario and
McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) for pain, stiffness and function at baseline, six weeks and 12
weeks.
Results: 123 patients were recruited to participate this study and ra.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-9096.20.08.567