Effectiveness of hamstring strengthening and stretching exercises along with conventional physiotherapy treatment for patients with knee osteoarthritis

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose find the effectiveness of Hamstring strengthening and stretching exercises along with conventional physiotherapy for patient with knee osteoarthritis. Objectives: To find out the effectiveness of Hamstring strengthening and stretching exercises along with conventional physiotherapy for patient with knee osteoarthritis. Methodology: This study was conducted by Randomized Control Trail (RCT) in which a total 20 participants were selected randomly included 10 control group and 10 experimental group .Data was collected by using Western Ontario McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaire. SPSS was used for data analysis which was displayed through table, pie chart, bar chart and non-parametric test Mann Whitney U test .Results: In this research, 20 participants were participated in this study. 10 in the Hamstring Strengthening and stretching exercises along with conventional physiotherapy group (experimental group) and 10 in the only conventional group (control group). Every participant of both experimental and control group scored on Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and WOMAC before and after completion of the treatment. Conclusion: The result of this experimental study has identified the effectiveness of conventional physiotherapy with Hamstring strengthening and stretching exercises is better treatment than the conventional physiotherapy alone for reducing pain and disability in osteoarthritis patient. Key word: Osteoarthritis, Hamstring, Strengthening, Stretching.