13.90 +-41.Ĭonculsion: The results of the study showed that 6 weeks isometric exercise plan reduces the fall risk in knee Osteoarthritis patients furher it also improves pain and other symptoms related to knee Osteoarthritis Keywords Whereas the fall risk assessment tool score was 14.10 +- 00 vs. Results: The results showed significant improvement in Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Scale and Fall Risk assessment Tool as p<0.05. Alpha level 0.05 was considered significant. An independent t-test was applied for intergroup comparison. Data analysis was done using SPSS 20 version. The Experimental group received isometric exercises while the control group was given routine physical therapy treatment. The mean age of participants was 65.28 +-7.8. Materials and Methods: The randomized control consisted of 60 patients. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to find out the effects of isometric exercises in reducing fall risk in knee OA in the elderly population and also to find the effectiveness of exercises in improving the quality of life of patients suffering from osteoarthritis. Most patients cannot perform daliy activities. This condition is the main reason behind patients' movement restrictions. More than 33.6% affected by age of more than 65 years.
For commercial reuse, contact Abstractīackground: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that prompts joint side effects and signs which are related to imperfect joining of articular ligament, related changes in the hidden bones, joint edges, and pain.
This open-access article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (CC BY-NC) (), which permits reuse, distribution and reproduction of the article, provided that the original work is properly cited and the reuse is restricted to noncommercial purposes. Received Date: / Accepted Date: / Published Date: Apr 22, 2021 Check in with your PT to learn which quad exercises you should be doing.Department of Physiotherapy, Isra University, Isb, It can also lower your risk of overuse injury in sports. Working to keep your quads strong can help you maximize your ability to move. You may want to work with a physical therapist to be sure you're doing the exercises correctly at first. Straight leg raises, short arc quads, wall slides, and terminal knee extensions are simple but effective.
If you've been injured or had surgery, you can do targeted exercises to rebuild strength in your quads. Strong quads are essential for maintaining your mobility and balance. You can also make this a balance exercise by doing it while standing only on one foot. You can make the TKE more challenging by placing a small foam pad underneath your stance foot. Doing so can place excessive strain on your knee. Be sure your knee stays directly over your toes it should not shift forward so that it juts out over your toes. When performing the TKE exercise, be sure to move in a slow and steady way. Slowly bend your knee a bit once again.Once your knee is straight and the band is tight, hold the position for 3 seconds.The band should provide some resistance as you try to fully straighten your knee. Slowly straighten your knee, placing tension on the band.Face the anchor point with the resistance band looped around your knee.Step into the loop with the leg you wish to exercise.(The leg of a heavy table is a good place, but make sure it will not move.) You want it to be about the same height as your knee. Tie your resistance band around a stable object so it is anchored.You can buy one at a big box retail store or get one from your PT. To do this exercise, you'll need a resistance band, like a Theraband. Your quads will be working while supporting your body weight. The TKE is considered a functional exercise. Terminal knee extension (TKE) is a simple yet effective way to strengthen your quads in a standing position.