Effects of Isometric Training Vs Aerobic Exercise Program along with Ultrasound for Osteoarthritis of Knee

Abstract

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA), commonly known as degenerative joint disease, is frequently broughton by wear-and-tear and articular cartilage loss that occurs over time. It comes in two categories: primary andsecondary, and it most frequently affects the elderly. Articular degeneration caused by primary osteoarthritis hasno discernible underlying etiology.Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of isometric training and aerobic exercise programs along with ultrasoundfor OA knee patients.Materials Required: 52 subjects were selected from the prem physiotherapy clinic according to inclusion andexclusion criteria during the period of November 2022 to July 2023. They were divided into two categories: GroupA(n=26) and Group B(n=26).The pre and post-test values were measured by Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS)and WOMAC questionnaire. Group A received conventional treatment that is isometric training along withultrasound and Group B received aerobic exercise along with ultrasound. Both training programs were given for4 weeks, weekly 5 days.Results: A statistically important distinction <0.0001 between groups A and B was found via statistical analysis ofinformation that was quantitative.Conclusion: Isometric training along with ultrasound of group A were proven to be more successful than groupB aerobic exercise along with ultrasound in reducing pain.