Effects of Hip Abductors Strengthening In Knee Osteoarthritis

Comparison of Hip Abductors and Quadriceps Strengthening With Quadriceps Strengthening Alone in Knee Osteoarthritis

The aim of my study is to determine the effects of hip abductors strengthening and quadriceps strengthening in comparison with quadriceps strengthening alone in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

As the quadriceps strengthening is a keystone of exercise therapy for knee osteoarthritis. Thus is the hip abductors strengthening along with quadriceps strengthening would be added to the treatment protocol of osteoarthritis it might give more positive results, decrease pain and increase the recovery rate as well as helpful to improve the functional outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Osteoarthritis of single or both knees
• Kellgren Lawrence scale between 2-4

Exclusion Criteria:

• Knee valgus or varus deformity
• Hip or knee joint replacement
• Tibial osteotomy
• Any other surgery of hip or knee joint