The Effect of Telerehabilitation-Based Exercise and Training on Outcome Measures in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

The Effect of Telerehabilitation-Based Exercise and Training Combination on Pain, Function, Balance, Proprioception and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Video exercise component of the telerehabilitation would provide additional contribution to the patients. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of telerehabilitation-based exercise program and conventional (given on paper) exercise and training combination practices on pain, functionality, balance, proprioception and quality of life in patients with knee OA.

Owing to telerehabilitation, exercise video suppliment will enable individuals to learn the exercise programs in the most appropriate way, have comprehensive information about their condition, and communicate easily with their physiotherapists. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of telerehabilitation-based exercise program and conventional (given on paper) exercise and training combination practices on pain, functionality, balance, proprioception and quality of life in patients with knee OA.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged between 40 to 65 years
• Being diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by an orthopedist
• Having a value of 1 or 2 in the Kellgren Lawrence classification
• Having and being able to use the equipment to receive video-based exercise and education support
• Having signed the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Situations that will prevent assessments or communication with the individual
• Knee surgery history
• Having other joint pathologies
• Orthopedic and neurological problems that would prevent evaluation and/or treatment