Efficacy of Virtual Reality Based Exercise Regimes on Kinesiophobia, Pain and Functional Disability in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Efficacy of Virtual Reality Based Exercise Regimes on Kinesiophobia, Pain and Functional Disability in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee Osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent degenerative conditions in Pakistan. Although a variety of Physical therapy treatments have been proven to be beneficial in patients with early stages of knee Osteoarthritis. However, a few secondary impairments like Kinesiophobia which is the fear of movement have been unaddressed. Usually after conventional physical therapy, patients find immediate or short-term relief and that leads to cessation of follow up sessions. In situations like these, kinesiophobia is the greatest threat to mobility and can eventually effect quality of life by decreasing functional disability.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with unilateral knee OA involving mediolateral compartment
• Knee OA grade 2
• Aged 40-65 years
• Both Male and Female
• NPRS value greater than

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with history of
• History of systemic disorder (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis).
• History of malignancy.
• History of trauma.
• Previous knee surgery.
• Congenital musculoskeletal deformity (e.g., scoliosis, kyphosis).
• Patients with history of fracture
• Patients with history of Chondropatella Malacia