Therapeutic modalities like TENS, ultrasound and heat therapy combined with exercises were found to effectively treat knee osteoarthritis. 10 patients received this physiotherapy treatment plan for at least one month. Assessment scales measured reductions in pain and swelling based on pre- and post-treatment scores. While physiotherapy provided significant relief and improved mobility, knee osteoarthritis remains an incurable condition requiring long-term management.

1. “EFFECT OF THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES AND
EXERCISES IN THE TREATMENT OF KNEE
OSTEOARTHRITIS”
“SUMMER PROJECT”
AMITY INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
AMITY UNIVERSITY, UTTAR PRADESH
Under the guidance of
“Dr. Jasmine Kaur Chawla”
POOJA SHARMA
A1106619087
BPT SEM 5 B

2. INTRODUCTION
• Knee osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease is a condition in
which the articular cartilage that acts as a cushion between the ends
of the bone deteriorates.
• It is usually expected in the older population.
• It is more common in women than men.

3. CASE STUDY
SUBJECTIVE ASSESMENT
1. Demographic details
2. Chief complaint
3. Pain assessment
4. History
OBJECTIVE EXAMINATION
1. Observation
2. Examination (ROM test)
ASSESSMENT
TREATMENT PLAN
HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM
RE ASSESSMENT
FOLLOW UP

4. DISCUSSION
• Knee osteoarthritis is a very common condition that is painful and hampers
with the daily living activities of people suffering from it.
• Physiotherapeutic modalities combined with exercises and basic lifestyle
changes prove to be useful in the treatment of this condition.
• There was observed reduction in pain, swelling and increase in range of
motion and mobility. Patients were able to walk for longer duration and
flexibility improved.
• The intensity of the condition among with other aspects such as age,
gender, lifestyle and history etc. are crucial in determining the type and
duration of the treatment provided.
• The effect and benefit of physiotherapy in the treatment of knee
osteoarthritis is quite fascinating, but it should be noted that this condition
in not curable.

5. RESULT
• This examination was directed to know the impact of electrotherapeutic modalities and activities
on patients determined to have knee osteoarthritis. In this exploration ten cases were noticed
and appraisal structures, scales, for example, VAS and WOMAC were utilized to decide the
seriousness of this condition. The patients were dealt with utilizing electrotherapeutic modalities
like TENS, U.S. furthermore, warming methodology, for example, HOTPACKS alongside practices
that were done inactively or effectively contingent upon the state of the patient. The base term of
the treatment was a month and the outcome was estimated by noticing the state of the patient
post treatment and getting to the pre and post scale estimations, trailed by tracking down the
mean and standard deviation of the scales.
• It very well may be inferred that physiotherapy helps a great deal in critical decrease of agony and
further developing portability of the patient at the same time it is not the permanent cure of this
condition.

6. “SOME QUIT DUE TO SLOW PROGRESS, NEVER
GRASPING THE FACT THAT SLOW PROGRESS ….
IS PROGRESS”
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