Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 1

Multi-joint Coupling Strategies to Enhance Functional Recovery in Knee Osteoarthritis- A case report

  • Author:
  • Vijay Batra1, Vijai P. Sharma2, Meenakshi Batra3, Vineet Sharma4
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 178 to 182

1Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University Rehabilitation & Artificial Limb Centre (RALC)

2Rehabilitation & Artificial Limb Centre (RALC), Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University

3Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation & Artificial Limb Centre (RALC), Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University

4Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University

Online published on 29 February, 2012.

Abstract

Case Report

To report a patient with bilateral Osteoarthritis of knee having severe pain during weight bearing activites and functional limitations/impairment in the course of functional recovery following intervention based on Multi-joint Coupling Strategies using principles of Neurophysiology

Intervention was given for 8 weeks and patient showed significant improvement in pain, Functional ability status, proprioceptive acuity and gait characteristics.

Multijoint coupling strategy may serve as an important therapeutic tool for managing pain, and functional status in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Keywords

Knee osteoarthritis, Multijoint coupling strategy, Muscle dysfunction, Functional disability status, Gait, Mechanoreceptors