DIVERSIFIED PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS IN ADULTPOPULATION A SINGLE CASE REPORT

Background: Osteoarthritis is a disease characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage, which causes fissures, fibrillation, and finally loss of thickness of articular cartilage. Osteoarthritis begins as a result of trauma or repeated use of the joints that causes a change in the articular substance to the point of removal of the actual material through mechanical action. Prevalence of OA knee in India is 30% and maximum of OA knee affected population were individuals aged between 40 and 60 years and 19-30% of the total affected population were sedentary or unemployed. Objectives: the aim of this study was to find effectiveness of manual therapy in the case of adult patient of OA. Methods: Here is case of 49-year-old female with symptoms of knee pain since last 1 year. Outcome measures were Range of motion(ROM) measured by Goniometer, Muscle strength measured by Manual muscle testing and pain was measured by Numerical pain rating scale(NPRS). Results: Mobilization with movement and strengthening exercise showed marked improvement after the 2 week sessions in relation to pain, range of motion, muscle strength and prevent for further complications. Conclusion: this study finds that the manual therapy in the patients with OA patients can present wonderful results.