Effect of Cryokinetics on Knee Proprioception, Muscle Strength and Functional Performance in Healthy Young Individuals: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Abstract: Background: Cryotherapy is used in acute injuries to reduce pain, inflammation and swelling. There are inconsistent results of effects of cryotherapy on proprioception, muscle strength and functional performance of knee joint. However, cryokinetics may overcome a few of these drawbacks with a possibility that a healthy individual with injury could start performing movements earlier and the duration of rehabilitation could be reduced. However very few studies have been conducted to support these facts. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 70 healthy participants selected from a physiotherapy institute over a period of 18 months. These participants were randomly allocated in Group A receiving cryotherapy and group B receiving cryokinetics. Pre and post intervention joint position sense, maximum voluntary isometric strength of quadriceps muscle and single leg hop test for distance were documented. Result: In group A, there was no significant difference in Reproduced Angle (p = 0.27) and Reproducibility Error (p = 0.59). Significant increase in muscle strength (p value of Peak Torque
Keywords: cryotherapy, cryokinetics, knee, proprioception, muscle strength, functional performance
How to Cite?: Dr. Gogri Priya Jayesh, Dr. Varghese Annamma, "Effect of Cryokinetics on Knee Proprioception, Muscle Strength and Functional Performance in Healthy Young Individuals: A Randomised Controlled Trial", Volume 13 Issue 11, November 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1063-1070, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR241117153940, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR241117153940