EFFECT OF PROPRIOCEPTIVE EXERCISES ON JOINT PAIN AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG GERIATRIC PATIENTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
Abstract
Background: Knee osteoarthritis, the disease of knee joint pain and had a negative effect on quality of life for geriatric patients. Proprioceptive exercises have been recommended as suitable for reducing joint pain and enhancing quality of life.
Study aim: Determine the effect of proprioceptive exercises on joint pain and quality of life among geriatric patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Methods: A purposive sample of 140 geriatric patients divided into 2 equal groups of 70 geriatric patients (study and control). Quasi-experimental research design was used. This study was conducted at Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department at Assiut University Hospital. Study tools including structured interview questionnaire, Visual Analog Scales and 36 - Item Short-Form Health Survey. The investigation was recorded at www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT06574334 identifier) on October 01,2023.
Results: The results of this study suggested that proprioceptive exercises and isometric exercise have positive effect on reducing pain and enhancing quality of life among geriatric patients as there was statistically significant difference for study & control group in regards to quality of life (P=0.000). Also, there was statistically significant difference between pretest and post-test in regards to pain (P =0.0001).
Conclusion: Findings of this study indicate that proprioceptive exercises and also isometric exercise are effective on reducing joint pain and enhancing quality of life of geriatric patients with osteoarthritis in the knee.
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