AN INTEGRATED APPROACH OF RESEARCH THROUGH YOGA, NATUROPATHY, HEALING AND PHYSIOTHERAPY IN REDUCING PAIN AND IMPROVING FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS PATIENTS IN EFFICIENTLY AND SAFELY.
Abstract
Author(s): Osteoarthritis of Knees, Yoga, Naturopathy, Physiotherapy, Healing
Osteoarthritis of Knees (OA Knees) also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease is a group of mechanical abnormalities involving degradation of joints, including particular cart ilage and subchondral bone. The aim of the study focuses on reduction of symptoms and increase in functional activities of elderly patients with osteoarthritis of knees before and after modalities of yoga, naturopathy and physiotherapy. A total 53 patients were recruited .All human participants were treated on Yoga, Healing, Naturopathy, Physiotherapy and diet control. The study parameters were assessed at baseline and at 12th month follow-up. Results found in this study shows an improvement in pain, 50 foot walk test, morning stiffness, swelling, SF-12, Vitamin D3 level, MMT and ROM after taking one year Yoga, Naturopathy and Physiotherapy Healing treatment with diet control . In conclusion, a combined package of Yoga, Naturopathy and Physiotherapy with diet control is found to be effective in reducing pain, facilitating improvement in functional status of elderly people suffering from Osteoarthritis of Knees. Keywords: Osteoarthritis of Knees, Yoga, Naturopathy, Physiotherapy, Healing
