Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
  • Year: 2009
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 1

A proposed protocol for the physiotherapy management of osteoarthritis

  • Author:
  • Kavitha Vishal1, S Narasimman2, M Nagarajan2
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 33 to 37

1Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.

2Department of Physiotherapy, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is one of the commonest problem leads to severe impairments and disability. Physiotherapy plays a major role in the rehabilitation of patients with Osteo arthritis. In this current era of Evidence based practice it is important to have preset protocol to improve the effectiveness of the treatment. This article is a proposed protocol for the management of Osteoarthritis knee.

Keywords

Osteo arthritis knee, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy