Comparative Effect of Faradic and Russian Currents on the Quadriceps Muscle in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract

Abstract: Osteoarthritis is amongst the most common musculoskeletal condition which affects overall function and quality of life in the Indian population. Clinical features of knee osteoarthritis include pain that affects the functional mobility of joints and thus interferes with walking and activities of daily living. Quadriceps function declines with age, and is further impaired in patients with knee and may contribute to the risk of falls. The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of Faradic and Russian Currents on the quadriceps muscle in Patients with knee osteoarthritis. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of Faradic Currants on the quadriceps muscle for the management ofknee osteoarthritis. To evaluate the effects of Russian Currants on the quadriceps muscle for t h e management of knee osteoarthritis. To Comparative effects between Faradic and Russian Currants on the quadriceps muscle formanagement of knee osteoarthritis. Methodology: Permission from the head of the department of Sanskriti University Mathura, and approval from the ethical committee. Patients pre-diagnosed with grade II OA were selected for this study. Consent was taken from the patients after confirming the diagnosis of Grade II OA. The subjects were divided into two groups (15 in each group): one group consist of a Faradic current + quadriceps isometric exercise (5 days a week for 4 weeks) and the second group consisted of a Russian current + quadriceps isometric exercise (5 days in a week for 4 weeks). Result: The statistics a r e done based on the objectives and hypotheses and it has been organized by following three sections: Section I: Frequency and percentage distributions of socio-demographic variables.Section II: Effectiveness of pre and post-test values. Section III: Comparison of Faradic Currants and Russian Currants Values. Conclusion: This study concludes that faradic current and Russian current show significant effect in quadriceps muscle in patients with knee osteoarthritis and there is no significant difference between faradic and Russian current on quadriceps muscle Patients with knee osteoarthritis.But the only significant difference in WOMAC scores after intervention (The WOMAC score ismore decreased in Russian as compared to faradic current)