Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal · 2014 · 13 citations · 0 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic RehabilitationOrthopedicsPhysical DisabilitiesKnee DisordersKnee RehabilitationLower Extremity RehabilitationLower Limb RehabilitationMobility ImpairmentOsteoarthritisDisability ReductionJoint Function AssessmentKnee Function AssessmentOsteoarthritis Knee RehabilitationOsteoarthritis-related Mobility LimitationQuadriceps Strength TestingWalking
Background: Osteoarthritis of knee joint is a very common cause of locomotor disability in the elderly. Reduction of pain and disability with maintaining strength and mobility is a challenge in such patients. Hence the purpose of the study is to find the effect of backward walking in OA knee patients.