Effectiveness of Hot Affusion Bath with Epsom Salt in Managing Knee Related Symptoms among Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Effectiveness of Hot Affusion Bath with Epsom Salt in Managing Knee Related Symptoms among Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

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DrPRABHAKARAN B , Dr SELVAKUMAR K , Dr KARTHICK S , Dr RUBESH M , Dr SABARINATHAN A

KEYWORDS hot affusion bath, Epsom salt, osteoarthritis of knee, range of motion, pain.

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a wear and tear type arthritis. It has two primary processes; breakdown of cartilage in joints and abnormal bony growth formation called Osteophytes. It is a chronic degenerative disease that leads to structural alteration and biochemical changes of synovial membrane and joint capsule. WHO reports worldwide osteoarthritis affects 9.6% of men and 18% of women ages above 60 years and condition will be the fourth leading cause of disability by 2020 OBJECTIVES:. To assess the effectiveness of hot affusion bath with Epsom salt on knee related symptoms among patients with osteoarthritis of knee. STUDY DESIGN: Quasi experimental study METHOD 40 study subjects belonging within the age group of 50-65 years participated in the study The study participants were instructed treated with Hot affusion bath with Epsom salt thrice a week alternatively for three weeks Assessment with WOMAC index and goniometer taken at baseline and after three weeks RESULT The study showed the presence of significant reduction of knee related symptoms like pain, stiffness and improve range of motion CONCLUSION The study proved that Hot affusion bath with Epsom salt is found to be effective in reduction of knee related symptoms like pain stiffness among patients with osteoarthritis of knees

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"Effectiveness of Hot Affusion Bath with Epsom Salt in Managing Knee Related Symptoms among Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.8, Issue 8, page no.e150-e160, August-2023, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2308415.pdf

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Research Area: Medical Science

Country: SALEM, TAMIL NADU, INDIA

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