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RMJ. 2022; 47(3): 778-780


Role of Pilates exercises in management of knee osteoarthritis of knee joint

Nadia Saleem, Saima Zahid, Zahid Mehmood Bhatti.

Abstract
Knee joint supports the full body weight and transfers forces during gait. Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder where loss of cartilage results in formation of cyst and bony spurs. Females are more effected compared to males. It is managed for its symptoms including pain, function and range of motion for activities of daily living. Conservative management include exercise (Pilates aerobics, isometrics and strengthening), phonophoresis and therapeutic application of ultrasound. The effect of isometric and Pilates exercise on pain, physical and mental aspects of quality of life in women is an effective exercise program. Pilates training may result in improved strength, functional measures and proprioceptive ability. Pilates exercises may be an effective, enjoyable and safe exercise option for women with osteoarthritis Pilates should be considered in improving motor functions of elderly males with knee osteoarthritis. In bilateral disease, the strength and flexibility training improves speed and endurance.

Key words: Exercise, knee pain, knee osteoarthritis, Pilates.


 
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Saleem N, Zahid S, Bhatti ZM. Role of Pilates exercises in management of knee osteoarthritis of knee joint. RMJ. 2022; 47(3): 778-780.


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Saleem N, Zahid S, Bhatti ZM. Role of Pilates exercises in management of knee osteoarthritis of knee joint. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=112694 [Access: December 06, 2023].


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Saleem N, Zahid S, Bhatti ZM. Role of Pilates exercises in management of knee osteoarthritis of knee joint. RMJ. 2022; 47(3): 778-780.



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Saleem N, Zahid S, Bhatti ZM. Role of Pilates exercises in management of knee osteoarthritis of knee joint. RMJ. (2022), [cited December 06, 2023]; 47(3): 778-780.



Harvard Style

Saleem, N., Zahid, . S. & Bhatti, . Z. M. (2022) Role of Pilates exercises in management of knee osteoarthritis of knee joint. RMJ, 47 (3), 778-780.



Turabian Style

Saleem, Nadia, Saima Zahid, and Zahid Mehmood Bhatti. 2022. Role of Pilates exercises in management of knee osteoarthritis of knee joint. Rawal Medical Journal, 47 (3), 778-780.



Chicago Style

Saleem, Nadia, Saima Zahid, and Zahid Mehmood Bhatti. "Role of Pilates exercises in management of knee osteoarthritis of knee joint." Rawal Medical Journal 47 (2022), 778-780.



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Saleem, Nadia, Saima Zahid, and Zahid Mehmood Bhatti. "Role of Pilates exercises in management of knee osteoarthritis of knee joint." Rawal Medical Journal 47.3 (2022), 778-780. Print.



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Saleem, N., Zahid, . S. & Bhatti, . Z. M. (2022) Role of Pilates exercises in management of knee osteoarthritis of knee joint. Rawal Medical Journal, 47 (3), 778-780.