A study to compare the effectiveness of maitland mobilization protocol on pain and functional mobility of patients with knee osteoarthritis

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Author Details : Prashu Jain Bhavsar*

Volume : 8, Issue : 2, Year : 2021

Article Page : 46-55

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.agems.2021.012

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Abstract

Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition among the elderly. It is characterized With the damage to the articular cartilage and persists with the symptoms of pain and stiffness in the joint. This study was conducted with 30 patients with Osteoarthritis of knee joint. The subjects were divided into three groups: Group A comprised of 15 subjects. Patients in this group received conventional physiotherapy comprising of Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises, Range of motion exercises and cryotherapy.Group B (Experimental Group 1) comprised of 15 subjects. Patients in this group received Maitland’s Mobilization and Conventional physiotherapy exercises.All the subjects were assessed pre and post intervention program for VAS scale and WOMAC scale test. After analyzing the data following conclusions were drawn;Results showed that there was significant improvement in the VAS score and WOMAC score of all the two groups for the pre and the post test measurement. The inter group comparison of all the two groups showed that there was highly significant difference between the Maitland’s group and the control group (p<0>

Keywords: ADL, AP Mobilization, MVIC, NSAID

How to cite : Bhavsar P J, A study to compare the effectiveness of maitland mobilization protocol on pain and functional mobility of patients with knee osteoarthritis. Ann Geriatr Educ Med Sci 2021;8(2):46-55

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