Healthy Aging Research
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Abstract

Correlation Between Eccentric Quadriceps Torque with Pain, Physical Function and Range of Motion In Women with Grade Ii Osteoarthritis

Fares Arab

Knee Osteoarthritis is the 4th leading cause of year lived with disability (YLDs) in women, accounting for 3% of total global YLDs. Knee Osteoarthritis leads to decrease in activates of daily living (ADL). Previous study in Indian settings particularly in New Delhi state reports prevalence of osteoarthritis in female around 3.63% out of the total number of musculoskeletal disorders. Osteoarthritis is the major cause of pain. Quadriceps weakness is the common clinical sign with moderate to severe knee OA and it results in physical dysfunction; however, there is a gab in previous data exist relating quadriceps weakness in early stage of the disease in women. In India, the occupation of the majority of affected females with knee osteoarthritis found to be house workers. The reason could be attributed to the current ADL manifested in carrying heavy objects, ascending and descending long stairs, sitting on ground, squat position for daily activities like washing, cooking, toileting, worshiping, and also reasons like more weight distributing, obesity, broader pelvis and reduced physical training of lower limbs to match the muscle strength for this type of actives.

Published Date: 2020-07-20;