Effects of Low Impact Elliptical Training on Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes.

Effects of Low Impact Elliptical Training on Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes.

This research study is determined to see the effects of low-impact elliptical training on knee osteoarthritis outcomes.

This study is designed to reduce the load of knee osteoarthritis patients in society so that the individual lives a healthy life without getting caught in any form of disability. Knee osteoarthritis is a progressive and degenerative disease of a joint that includes focal cartilage loss, bony hypertrophy, synovial capsule thickening, and changes in structures of periarticular ligaments and peripheral muscles.

There are several techniques used to overcome the individual's pain, for instance, the mobilization of the joint, prolotherapy, and the use of different electrical modalities. meanwhile, an elliptical workout provides a positive result in reducing the progression of overall knee joint and cartilage defects. elliptical training is included in low-impact activities which are proven joint-friendly activities for the better improvement of the knee joint.

This activity works on a similar principle of cyclic compressive loading as occurs in the manual mobilization of the knee joint. This activity brings out the fluid from the synovial membrane on compression and upon decompression, the cartilage reabsorbs the oxygen and nutrients, which crosses the synovial barrier into the synovial fluid through a double diffusion system in the joint. The fluid then reaches the extra-cellular matrix that moves to the multiple layers of chondrocytes for the growth of the cartilage in OA.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 40- to 65-year-old.
• Diagnosed cases of Grade 1 and 2 Knee OA.
• Healthy and overweight patients will be included. (18.5- 29.5)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Acute musculoskeletal injury.
• Low back pain and Sciatica.
• Hip and ankle pathology.
• Acute infection, fever.
• The patient taking supplements and medications.
• Any knee deformity.