Role of Joint Mobilization in Improving Function and Reducing Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

Hina; Peraha  Wagan; Dr Suni  Kumar; Muhammad Tahir  Akram; Chaman  Lal; Dr Tanzeela  Mujtaba

doi:10.63056/ACAD.004.02.0283

Authors

Hina Suleman Roshan Medical College, Pakistan Author
Peraha Wagan Lecturer, IPRS- Peoples university of medical and health sciences for women, Nawabshah, Pakistan Author
Dr Suni Kumar Physiotherapist, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center Karachi (JPMC), Pakistan Author
Muhammad Tahir Akram Physiotherapist And Public Health Specialist, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre Karachi (JPMC), Pakistan Author
Chaman Lal Physiotherapist, South City Hospital Author
Dr Tanzeela Mujtaba Physiotherapist, Hussain Medical Centre Makli Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63056/ACAD.004.02.0283

Keywords:

Osteoarthritis , Mobilization , Outcome

Abstract

Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of articular cartilage and effect on joint mobility and balance. Mobilization is passive manual therapy which is perform by skill practitioner in order to reduce initial symptoms like pain, swelling, and improve range of motion and joint mobility. The current study investigated the outcomes of Mobilization in knee osteoarthritis patient.The objective of this study is to evaluate Outcomes of knee Mobilization in knee Osteoarthritis.A total of 100 subject were recruited for the study on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria after signing the inform consent.It is a cross sectional study conducted in outpatient settings. Results shows statistically that mobilization technique shows positive impact in knee osteoarthritis patients by significant reduction in osteoarthritis symptoms and by enhancing activities of daily living (ADL’S). The present study concluded that mobilization technique can reduce the initial symptoms and increase range of motion in mild to severe knee osteoarthritis patients.