Effectiveness of Pilates Exercises versus Closed Kinematic Chain Exercises in Knee Osteoarthritis Post - Menopausal Women - An Experimental Study
Abstract: Osteoarthritis is the most common disease of women after menopause. There are many factors to develop the disease. The incidence of osteoarthritis (OA) increases after menopause. Recently Pilates exercises and Closed Kinematic Chain exercises have drawn much attention in the management of Knee Osteoarthritis. Pilates exercises may effect in increasing neurological coordination, improve recruitment of muscle fiber, stimulation of proprioception in the knee joint. Closed Kinematic Chain exercises have been argued to be more functional as it stimulates the role of lower limb muscles in daily activities. Method: Experimental study was done for 6 weeks includes Pilates Exercises and Closed Kinematic Chain Exercise with 45 subjects (15 subjects in each group) with Convenience sampling in Hospital, Ahmedabad.6 weeks of training programme was given which includes Pilates Exercises and Closed Kinematic Chain Exercises. Pain intensity (PPT), Range of motion (Knee Flexion and Extension) and Quality of life (SF36) were taken as outcome measures. Results: Result was statistically significant in all outcome measures PPT (
Keywords: Pilates, Close Kinematic Chain Exercise, Osteoarthritis, WOMAC, PPT
How to Cite?: Dr Kajal Girdharlal Chauhan, "Effectiveness of Pilates Exercises versus Closed Kinematic Chain Exercises in Knee Osteoarthritis Post - Menopausal Women - An Experimental Study", Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1037-1042, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23501155153, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23501155153