Vol. 7, Issue 12, Part F (2021)

Background: Osteoarthritis as a heterogeneous group of conditions that leads to joint signs and symptoms which are associated with detective integrity of particular cartilage. Pain, knee stiffness, knee movement limitations, crepitus, tenderness, occasional effusion and variable degrees of local inflammation are the clinical characteristics of knee Osteoarthritis. Physiotherapy demonstrates that exercise can reduce pain and improve functions. Homeopathy is one of the oldest traditional European medical systems. Homeopathic remedies have shown effective according to the clinical experience.

Aim: To study the effect of exercise program and Homeopathic remedy as an adjunct in treatment of knee Osteoarthritis.

Method: A total of 10 patients having grade 2 knee osteoarthritis and knee pain for more than 3 months were selected. They were assessed for pain, knee range of motion (flexion and extension), insomnia and activities of daily living. They were divided in two groups: control group and experimental group. Control group consisted of 5 patients who were given only physiotherapy exercises whereas experimental group patients were given physiotherapy exercises with homeopathic treatment. 10 days later pain, knee range of motion, insomnia and activities of daily living were assessed. Both the pre and post values were compared.

Result: The result shows that Homeopathic medicine in addition to Physiotherapy has better effects as compared to Physiotherapy treatment. There was a significant reduction in pain, insomnia and increase in activities of daily living in experimental group.

Conclusion: According to this trial, a multi-disciplinary approach has more effect on OA knee.