Abstract: Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease seen most frequently in adults and characterized by pain and loss of function. Prevalence of OA increases with age and it is most frequently seen in individuals above 65. Osteoarthritis is defined as a non-inflammatory disease causing metabolic, structural, biochemical changes in articular cartilage and affecting subchondral bone, joint capsule, synovial membrane and muscle around joint. Consequently it causes pain limitation of joint movement, disability and a decrease in muscle strength which affects ability for sitting on the chair, standing, walking and climbing stairs. It can affect any joint in the body but involvement of the spine or weight bearing joint such as hip and knee may result in more disabling condition than in other parts of the body.
Keywords: Musculoskeletal, Maladaptive, Strengthening, Kinesio Tape, Therapeutic Ultrasound.
Title: Role of Physiotherapy in Osteoarthritis of the Knee Joint: A Literature Review
Author: Beant singh Jattana, Simranjeet Kaur, Kavita Kaushal
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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