Effect of Hip Abductor Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to find the effect of hip abductor strengthening exercises on pain, range of motion, functional disability and balance in patient with knee osteoarthritis.
• • Age group 40-60
‣ Both genders male and female
⁃ Have had knee pain for 3 months or more
⁃ Report a minimum average overall pain severity of 4 on an 11-point numeric rating scale (NPRS) over the previous week
⁃ grade II and III on X-ray (Kellgren and Lawrence classification);
⁃ For participants with bilateral knee osteoarthritis, the more seriously affected side (as identified by the Kellgren-Lawrence grade of knee osteoarthritis and the pain intensity) was selected as the affected leg.
⁃ willing to participate in intervention program