Prabhakaran, B (2019) Evaluate the Effect of Hot Affusion Bath with Epsom Salt on Pain Management in Osteoarthritis of Knee. Masters thesis, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a wear and tear type arthritis. It has two primary processes; breakdown of cartilage in joints and abnormal bony growth formation called Osteophytes. It is a chronic degenerative disease that leads to structural alteration and biochemical changes of synovial membrane and joint capsule. WHO reports worldwide osteoarthritis affects 9.6% of men and 18% of women ages above 60 years and condition will be the fourth leading cause of disability by 2020. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of hot affusion bath with Epsom salt on knee related symptoms among patients with osteoarthritis of knee. STUDY DESIGN: Quasi experimental study. METHOD: 40 study subjects belonging within the age group of 50-65 years, participated in the study. The study participants were instructed treated with Hot affusion bath with Epsom salt, thrice a week alternatively for three weeks. Assessment with WOMAC index and goniometer taken at baseline and after three weeks. RESULT: The study showed the presence of significant reduction of knee related symptoms like pain, stiffness and improve range of motion. CONCLUSION: The study proved that Hot affusion bath with Epsom salt is found to be effective in reduction of knee related symptoms like pain, stiffness among patients with osteoarthritis of knees.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | Reg.No.461611005 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | hot affusion bath ; Epsom salt ; osteoarthritis of knee ; range of motion ; pain. |
| Subjects: | AYUSH > Naturopathy |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Jul 2019 00:52 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Sep 2019 02:01 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/10722 |
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