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Comparison of Effect of Virtual Reality and Kinetic Chain Exercises in Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
It is necessary to explore the novel rehabilitation strategies to treat knee osteoarthritis. Although kinetic chain exercises have shown efficacy but there is growing interest in Virtual Reality training using Xbox Kinect because it has the potential to enhance motivation and patient's adherence to Rehabilitation. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of both interventions and provide a valuable insight to optimize the therapeutic strategies for treating knee osteoarthritis.
Official title: Comparative Effect of Non Immersive Virtual Reality Based Training (Xbox Kinect) and Kinetic Chain Exercises in Patient With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2023-11-16
Completion Date
2024-09-30
Last Updated
2024-07-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Non immersive virtual reality ( xbox kinetic)
Treatment starts with a gentle warm-up i.e. hot pack for 10 minutes and gentle stretching of Quadriceps, hamstrings and calves. Each game was performed for 10 minutes with 1 minute rest between games. 3 sessions Per Weeks for 8 weeks (45 Min per Session) were given. All the exergames target muscles like Hamstring, Quadriceps and calves to improve function of knee joint and reduce pain. Baseline assessment was done at the start of the session and proper cool down and stretching will be performed at the end of each session to promote flexibility and reduce muscle soreness
Kinetic chain exercises
Session starts with a gentle warm-up i.e. Hot pack for 10 minutes and gentle stretching. Each exercise is performed in 2 sets, each set of 10 repetitions with 1min rest between sets. 3 sessions Per Weeks for 8 weeks (45 Min Per Session) were given .Kinetic chain exercises involve integrated movements that engage multiple joints and muscle groups \& focus on strengthening muscles like quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calf muscles, improving joint stability, function, and reducing pain. Baseline assessment was done at the start of the session and proper cool down and stretching was performed at the end of each session to promote flexibility and reduce muscle soreness
Locations (1)
IIMCT Railway General Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan