Background: There are studies suggesting effectiveness of walking on quadriceps muscle strength and pain in elderly population with knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis leads to difficulty in walking which ultimately ends up in slow walking. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of different walking training exercises program on gait speed and physiological cost index in individuals with knee osteo arthritis.
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of walking training program on gait speed and physiological cost index.
Method: Ninety six patients with primary diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis (grade 1- grade 2), aged 60 - 80years, were selected in the study as per the inclusion-exclusion criteria. Walking training program consists of forward walking, backward walking and side walking was taught to the Participants. They received 30 sessions, 5 days/week for a period of 6 weeks. Further the data obtained was compared for any change at baseline data and 6 weeks.
Results: Paired t test was used for analyzing the results. Our results showed statistical significant improvement in gait speed and physiological cost index.(p<0.005)
Conclusion: Walking training program is an effective adjunct to conventional treatment in increasing gait speed and physiological gait index in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
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