ABSTRACT

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease involving the cartilage and many of its surrounding tissues. Symptoms of OA include joint pain, stiffness, muscle weakness and limitation of movement. In 2017, 303.1 million cases of Osteoarthritis were reported worldwide with 181 standardized years lived with disability, (95% UI 162.6 to 202.4) for every 100,000 population. In India the prevalence of osteoarthritis is 22% to 39%, among which nearly 45% of women above 50 years have symptoms of OA and 70% aged above 55 years have radiological evidence of OA. The patho-mechanical changes alter the function of core muscle, factors such as aging, degenerative effects of OA, reduced joint mobility & muscle functions may have a prominent effect on the postural stability, balance and functional capacity of an individual. Methodology: This was a prospective observational study. 46 participants with OA Knee between 35 to 65 years were assessed for Core muscle strength, functional capacity of lower limb and fallrisk. Theinfluence of core muscle strength on lower limb function and risk of fall was analyzed among OA patients with and without co morbidities using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Conclusion: Patients with KOA along with co morbidities showed significantassociation of trunk flexor endurance with lower limb functions and fall risk. Keywords: Core Muscle Endurance, Core Muscle stability, Osteoarthritis, Functional Capacity, fall
Publication date: 25/01/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.1.2017