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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal

Volume  7, Issue 2, April - June 2014, Pages 87-92
 

Review Article

Effectiveness of Deep Friction Massage and Isometric Exercises in “Osteoarthritic Knee”

Avikirna Pandey, Mukesh Kumar, R.K. Meena, Sanjai Kumar

*Assistant Professor, **Vice Principal, ***Principal, ****Assistant Professor, Subharti College of Physiotherapy, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Abstract

Objective: To compare the effect of isometric exercises and deep friction massage on osteoarthritis knee. Methods: Total number of participants were 40 ( both male and female) . Equal number of participants were randomly assigned into two groups i.e. A and B. According to the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria and carried out at CSSH (Meerut) in department of physiotherapy. Ultrasonic modality was given to patients in both the groups. Group A was given Isometric Exercises while Group B was given Deep Friction Massage. The study design was of pre and post test comparative design with Group A and B. Results: To find out the effect of six days of treatment on both the group. Conclusions: We conclude from our study that though improvement comes from both the techniques but Isometric Exercises provide better results then to Deep Friction Massage.

Keywords: Osteoarthritis; Deep friction massage; Isometric Exercises.


Corresponding Author : Avikirna Pandey