Effect of targeted gluteus medius strengthening exercises on Q angle, lower limb alignment, and functional outcomes in female patients with knee osteoarthritis: An experimental study
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Background- Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, is characterized by chronic joint degeneration .Its etiology is multifactorial, and a complex interaction of local and systemic factors lead to its development. OA is considered the main cause of pain and disability in the elderly and is a major cause of reduced life expectancy due to disability
Method and material- A total of 31 subjects was selected on the basis of inclusion and inclusion criteria.
Design of study: Experimental study
Data analysis: Analysis of the data collected was done by SPSS software version 23.00.The result was considered statistically significant at P<0.001The characteristics of the data were presented through tables and graphs. Wilcoxon signed-rank test used for statistical hypothesis testing .
Results- The good outcomes of the exercise outlined here lend credence to the theory that patient with knee OA has shown significant improvement in pain , Q angle and physical activity.
Conclusion- This study examined significant high quality data showing the benefits of gluteus medius training for obese female patients with osteoarthritis in their knee. The good outcomes of the exercise outlined here lend credence to the theory that patient with knee OA has shown significant improvement in pain , Q angle and physical activity.
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