Year: 2023 | Month: November | Volume: 13 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 51-58
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20231109
Effect of Sensorimotor Training on Pain, Balance and Functional Ability in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Dr. Anjali1, Dr. Mukesh Sharma2
1Consultant Physiotherapist, Yamuna Nagar
2Assistant Professor in TDTR DAV IP & R, Yamuna Nagar
Corresponding Author: Dr. Anjali
ABSTRACT
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic debilitating disease that causes several functional health status problems. Sensorimotor abilities such as proprioception, balance, and neuromuscular control are known to deteriorate as osteoarthritis progresses due to pain avoidance and progressive inactivity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the effect of sensorimotor training on pain and balance in patients with knee osteoarthritis and whether these changes were associated with impairment of functional performance.
Study Design: Experimental Design
Source of Data Collection: DAV Institute of Physiotherapy, Yamuna Nagar.
Methodology: 30 Subjects were included in the study on the basis of inclusion criteria and were randomly allocated into two groups. The experimental group received sensorimotor training in addition to the conventional OA knee exercises and the control group received the conventional OA knee exercise program. Treatment was given for 6 weeks. Pain, balance, and functional disability were measured as outcome measure on the 1st, 21st, and 42th day using the VAS scale, the berg balance test and the WOMAC scale, respectively.
Result: The result of the present study found that the sensorimotor group produced significantly better improvement in comparison to the conventional group in all the measured parameters. Conclusion: The study provides evidence that the inclusion of sensorimotor training in the treatment of OA knee patients could produce a more positive effect on pain, balance, and functional activity levels. The association between pain, balance, and functional activity should be considered when treating knee OA.
Key words: Osteoarthritis knee, Sensorimotor training, Pain, Balance, Functional ability.