Effectiveness of aquatic exercise therapy on quality of life in women with knee osteoarthritis
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Abstract:
Objective
Today, participation in physical activity is proposed to improve symptoms of chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis. In this research,we aimed to evaluate the effect of aquatic exercise therapy on quality of life in women with knee osteoarthritis.
Materials and Methods
It was a counter-balance design study. By the use of random sampling, 30 females (aged 40 to 74 years) with KO were assigned into two equal experimental groups. The standard questionnaire of "Knee injury and Osteo‌arthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)" was used to capture 5 concepts, namely symptoms, pain, functions related to daily living, functions related to sports and recreational activities, and quality of life. During the first eight-week (between pre and mid tests), the first group had no training, whilst the second group carried out their own exercise program. During the second eight-week (between mid and post tests), the training position of groups was reversed. In other words, both groups used the same training program for 8 weeks, but the periodizations of the programs were different. Using SPSS software, data was statistically analyzed by repeated meseaure ANOVA.
Results
The results of both experimental groups were the same, indicating that a) 8 weeks of untraining led to variation in none of 5 dimensions of KOOS, b) AET led to improvement of all dimensions of KOOS, and c) disrupt of AET led to retreat of achievements. These findings were similar to those obtained by functional tests (p =0.000).
Conclusion
The results showed that the program used in this study is useful for patients with knee osteoarthritis and led to improvement of their quality of life. Keywords: Knee osteoarthritis, Aquatic exercise therapy, KOOS questionnaire (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score).
Language:
Persian
Published:
Iranian Journal of Ageing, Volume:10 Issue: 38, 2016
Pages:
62 to 71
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