Introduction: OA knee is most common
clinical condition. Most common form of its treatment being Physiotherapy, use
of NSAIDs or surgery in severe cases, to reduce pain, stiffness and improve
movement. Selective Yoga postures and Rope & Belt Therapy can also be of
use in conservative care of OA knee patients because of their scientific basis.
Aim: To study the
effect of selective yoga postures and Rope & belt therapy (RBT) in
conservative care of OA Knee patients.
Method: 120 participants were
divided in two groups of 60 each. Study group was given intervention of Yoga
and RBT for 4 wks. Control group was not given any intervention but they were
taking pharmacological treatment as prescribed by their Orthopedician.
Results: 4 wks of selective yoga
postures and Rope & belt therapy significantly reduced Pain, Stiffness and
improved mobility in OA knee patients (P<0.001)
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