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ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, CODEN: IJARPF

IMPACT FACTOR (RJIF): 8.4

Vol. 8, Issue 5, Part C (2022)

Comparison of functional mobility with and without the use of assistive device [knee brace] in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Comparison of functional mobility with and without the use of assistive device [knee brace] in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Author(s)
Nikita M Bhaik, Dr. Radha Bhattad, Dr. Rachana P Dabadghav, Dr. Ashok K Shyam and Dr. Parag K Sancheti
Abstract
Background: Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage and alteration of joint tissue resulting in pain, disability, and stiffness. When it affects the weight-bearing joint it leads to a marked decline in muscle function due to reduction in quadriceps muscle strength as well as impairments in knee joint proprioception and consequent reduction in balance resulting in functional limitations. Knee sleeves provide warmth and compression that may enhance knee joint proprioception, thus improving static and dynamic balance.
Aim: The aim was to assess functional mobility with and without the use of assistive device [knee brace] in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Method: An observational study was carried out and using purposive sampling 80 subjects were diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. Functional mobility was assessed by using a timed up and go test. The data was analyzed.
Result: There were 66.3% females and 33.7% males between the age group of 40 to 60 years among which 41.25% patients diagnosed with grade 2 and 58.75% patients with grade 3 osteoarthritis. The results revealed a significant difference between the timed up and go test without a knee brace and with a knee brace [P .000].
Conclusion: The knee brace, a less cumbersome and less costly alternative, has been accepted based on subjective performance. The findings of this study suggest that patients with knee osteoarthritis wearing knee braces showed improvement in functional mobility. Therefore, it is effective to wear a knee brace in patients with knee osteoarthritis while performing static and dynamic activities.
Pages: 199-202  |  327 Views  61 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Nikita M Bhaik, Dr. Radha Bhattad, Dr. Rachana P Dabadghav, Dr. Ashok K Shyam, Dr. Parag K Sancheti. Comparison of functional mobility with and without the use of assistive device [knee brace] in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Int J Appl Res 2022;8(5):199-202.
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