The effect of mobilization on improvement of physical function in knee osteoarthritis
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Background
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common disabilities, which may lead to some limitations in physical activity. This study aimed to evaluation of grade one mobilization in improvement of physical function. Methods
In this single blind clinical trial with a randomized sampling method, 30 patients of grade two or three, knee osteoarthritis were assigned into three groups: group one mobilization + exercise therapy, group two exercise therapy and group three mobilization. Ultrasound with the intensity below 0.2 w/cm2 in three minutes was used for all groups as placebo. The duration of treatment was 10 sessions for three weeks. Outcome was measured by WOMAC questionnaire form (Likert type) before and one week after treatment. Results
Physical function showed no significant difference between before and after treatment and between before treatment and follow up among the groups (P>0.05). The difference of physical function after treatment compared to before treatment was significant in all groups.Language:
Persian
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Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Volume:15 Issue: 1, 2011
Page:
13
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