The effect of sheep ghee on pain, stiffness, physical function, and range of motion of the knee joint in older people with osteoarthritis of the knee

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JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-04-15 DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.04.007

Fatemeh Harandi , Seyedhamid Seyedbagheri , Arefeh NajjarMohiabadi , Mahboobeh Jamali , Mitra Abbasifard , Ahmadreza Sayadi , Hadi Khoshab

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Abstract

Background

Osteoarthritis is a form of joint disease, particularly in the knee. Owing to the components of the sheep ghee, it can play a critical role in reducing pain and inflammation. This study aimed to determine how treatment of the knee joint with sheep ghee can affect stiffness, pain, range of motion, and physical function.

Methods

This study used a three-group quasi-experimental design in which 75 older patients with knee osteoarthritis were selected purposefully. Physical function, stiffness, and pain intensity were assessed via WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index). Pain intensity was also assessed by the visual analogue scale. The range of motion the before and after the operation was recorded as well. Ghee was applied to the painful areas in the intervention group. The placebo group received Vaseline, whereas the control group received only a 1-min normal massage.

Results

There was a significant difference in the WOMAC pain scores between the intervention and placebo groups before and after the intervention, and both sheep ghee and Vaseline reduced pain, with the sheep ghee group showing greater pain reduction than the Vaseline group.

Conclusion

Ghee was found to reduce joint stiffness and pain and improve knee range of motion and physical function in older people. Sheep ghee can be used in combination with pharmaceutical methods as a non-pharmacological treatment.

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羊酥油对老年膝关节骨关节炎患者膝关节疼痛、僵硬、身体功能和活动范围的影响

背景：骨关节炎是一种关节疾病，尤其是在膝关节。由于羊酥油的成分，它可以在减轻疼痛和炎症方面发挥关键作用。本研究旨在确定用羊酥油治疗膝关节如何影响僵硬、疼痛、活动范围和身体功能。方法本研究采用三组准实验设计，有目的地选择75例老年膝关节骨关节炎患者。通过WOMAC（西安大略省和麦克马斯特大学关节炎指数）评估身体功能、僵硬度和疼痛强度。疼痛强度也通过视觉模拟量表进行评估。手术前后的活动范围也被记录下来。干预组疼痛部位涂抹酥油。安慰剂组接受凡士林，而对照组只接受1分钟的正常按摩。结果干预组与安慰剂组在干预前后的WOMAC疼痛评分差异有统计学意义，羊酥油和凡士林均能减轻疼痛，且羊酥油组疼痛减轻程度大于凡士林组。结论松熙可减轻老年人关节僵硬和疼痛，改善膝关节活动度和身体机能。羊酥油可以与药物联合使用，作为一种非药物治疗方法。

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2.80

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133

审稿时长

321 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies brings you the latest therapeutic techniques and current professional debate. Publishing highly illustrated articles on a wide range of subjects this journal is immediately relevant to everyday clinical practice in private, community and primary health care settings. Techiques featured include: • Physical Therapy • Osteopathy • Chiropractic • Massage Therapy • Structural Integration • Feldenkrais • Yoga Therapy • Dance • Physiotherapy • Pilates • Alexander Technique • Shiatsu and Tuina