Effects of using hydrotherapy on chronic knee osteoarthritis
Udovita, Padagala Vitharana Mudalige Charith Tharuka; Paththini Wasam, Chathupa Induwara Karunarathna (2023)
2023
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Millions of people around the world suffer from chronic knee osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. There is a breakdown of cartilage and bone in the knee joint due to this degenerative disorder.
This bachelor’s thesis aims to investigate the effects of hydrotherapy on chronic knee osteoarthritis.
The methodology for this bachelor’s thesis was based on a literature review. It follows the key tenets of systematic search. PubMed, ScienceDirect, Wiley Library, and manual search were all thoroughly used. For this thesis, seven articles were selected, including randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses of randomized trials, and prospective intervention studies that met the inclusion criteria.
According to the relevant results, hydrotherapy has been proven to be an effective treatment for chronic knee osteoarthritis. At the end of the follow-up period of four to eight weeks, hydrotherapy reduces knee pain and increases the quality of life, muscle strength, muscle power, and muscle resistance, which leads to maintaining long-term effectiveness.
Based on the findings of this bachelor's thesis, hydrotherapy appears to have a positive effect on individuals with chronic knee osteoarthritis. In addition to decreasing knee discomfort, these exercises also increase muscle strength, power, and endurance. Medical professionals may suggest hydrotherapy as a potential treatment option for patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis.
Key Words:
Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hydrotherapy, Physiotherapy, Aquatic therapy, Exercise, Physical Therapy, Chronic
This bachelor’s thesis aims to investigate the effects of hydrotherapy on chronic knee osteoarthritis.
The methodology for this bachelor’s thesis was based on a literature review. It follows the key tenets of systematic search. PubMed, ScienceDirect, Wiley Library, and manual search were all thoroughly used. For this thesis, seven articles were selected, including randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses of randomized trials, and prospective intervention studies that met the inclusion criteria.
According to the relevant results, hydrotherapy has been proven to be an effective treatment for chronic knee osteoarthritis. At the end of the follow-up period of four to eight weeks, hydrotherapy reduces knee pain and increases the quality of life, muscle strength, muscle power, and muscle resistance, which leads to maintaining long-term effectiveness.
Based on the findings of this bachelor's thesis, hydrotherapy appears to have a positive effect on individuals with chronic knee osteoarthritis. In addition to decreasing knee discomfort, these exercises also increase muscle strength, power, and endurance. Medical professionals may suggest hydrotherapy as a potential treatment option for patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis.
Key Words:
Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hydrotherapy, Physiotherapy, Aquatic therapy, Exercise, Physical Therapy, Chronic