EFFECTS OF HIGHTONE POWER THERAPY ALONG WITH CONVENTIONAL THERAPY IN OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE

Anima Parida; Dr. Patitapaban Mohanty; Mrs. Monalisa Pattnaik

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

EFFECTS OF HIGHTONE POWER THERAPY ALONG WITH CONVENTIONAL THERAPY IN OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE

Anima Parida, Dr. Patitapaban Mohanty, Mrs. Monalisa Pattnaik

Abstract :

Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a globally common joint disorder with symptoms of pain, joint stiffness and reduced function. Amongst the elderly it accounts for more disability than any other disease.Aim of the Study:Effect of high tonepower therapy along with conventional exercise in OA knee. Methodology:A total of 48 subjects with knee osteoarthritis (grade –2 or 3) both males and females with the age between 50 – 70 years were recruited randomly. Group 1 received high tone power therapy along with conventional therapy. Group 2 received conventional therapy i.e. patellofemoral mobilisation, strengthening of quadriceps, hipabductor, stretching of posterior capsule, TA, pyriformis, Hamstring,hip adductor.Treatment was given for five days/weekfor 4 weeks. Outcome Measures: Visual analogue scale and Range of motion by Goniometer,WOMAC scale. Measurements were taken before and after the end of four weeks of treatment. Results: Overall results of the study, both Group 1 and Group 2 showed improvement in pain and range of motion and function after four weeks of intervention.