Hip muscles and quadriceps strengthening exercises in osteoarthritis knee – Evidence based case study report

Abstract

Musculoskeletal conditions are a diverse group with regard to pathophysiology but are linked anatomically and by their association with pain and impaired physical function, including osteoarthritis a major condition. Most common is osteoarthritis of the knee joint which is characterized by focal areas of loss of articular cartilage with in synovial joints, which are associated with hypertrophy of bone and thickening of the capsule. Osteoarthritis is an enormous public health problem in developed countries and osteoarthritis knee remains a leading cause of Musculo skeletal pain and disability Aims and Objectives of this case study was to analyse specific hip and knee exercises in improving clinical means and functional activities. Quadriceps and bilateral hip abductor strengthening exercises with more emphasis for 14 physiotherapy sessions in 2 months duration womac score has shown (P<.001) statistically highly significant results and an improved cadence with statistical significant results (P<.05). Hence strengthening of specific muscles based on evaluation was effective among osteoarthritis knee subjects was the major or findings to be considered during exercise prescription among patients with osteoarthritis of knee.