Ramesh, C (2011) An Innovative Management of Arthritis. Masters thesis, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Osteo arthritis is characterized by thinning & destruction of the hyaline cartilage of joints foll. by remodelling of underlying surface. It is essentially a non - inflammatory condition. Stress on joints may be related to one’s occupation. There are studies which show an increased prevalence of osteo arthritis being genetically related. Classification of arthritis: Arthritis can be classified as Primary and Secondary Primary: It is usually due to degenerative process usually affecting people over 40 years of age due to wearing & tearing process of the joints. Secondary: It may be due to the following causes Rheumatoid Arthritis , Tuberculous Arthritis, Syphilitic Arthritis, Gout, Psoriatic Arthritis, Reiters Syndrome, Bechet’s Disease, Poly Arthropathy Chicken Gunya. CLINICAL FEATURES: 1. Pain in the knee joint made worse by movements, 2. Swelling in the knee joint, 3. Restriction of range of motion, 4. Flexion deformity, 5. Inability to squat, 6. Inability to do his A.D.L. independently, 7. Abnormal gait, 8. complications - pain spreading to other joints. CONCLUSION: Acupressure is a Chinese treatment now gaining popularity in India. As people are now very much aware & averse to long time use of drugs (NSAIDS) in the case of arthritis due to their side-effects for prolonged period of time. Hence a re-course to alternate Form of therapy is required Acupuncture is an other form which once again is not well taken up by the patients since the insertion of needle is painful Therefore acupressure is the only alternate form of treatment which is very safe & effective It is popular & well taken up by the patient because it is a DRUG-FREE treatment. Moreover in this time-conscious & busy Schedule, patients can’t come to the clinics & wait for prolonged period of time for physiotherapeutic treatment Once again this form of treatment is TIMESAVING as it can be SELF-ADMINISTRED. As treatment can be taken up at home without any instruments or medical or para-medical personnel, it is VERY CHEAP. Continuation of this treatment is very essential for good results I wish & pray that this form of treatment gains popularity in India & should be used by a large no. of people in the years to come.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | 20109023 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Arthritis, Innovative Management. |
| Subjects: | Respiratory Medicine > Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation > Respiratory Medicine > Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| Depositing User: | Kambaraman B |
| Date Deposited: | 09 May 2018 03:44 |
| Last Modified: | 30 May 2022 08:41 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/7678 |
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