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A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Effectiveness of Aquatic Therapy and Land-Based Therapy in Managing Pain and Improving Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Author(s) Qamara S. Alsolmi, Norah Y. A. Alsulaiman, Faye A.S. Alraffa, Thamer M. Alshammary, Abdulaziz O. Alharbi, Fahdah A. Aljamaan, Anoud O. Alanezi
Country Saudi Arabia
Abstract Objective: This randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of aquatic therapy versus land-based therapy in reducing pain and improving function in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Methods: A total of 120 patients with knee OA were randomly assigned to either an aquatic therapy group (n = 60) or a land-based therapy group (n = 60). Both groups completed a 12-week exercise program. Outcomes were measured at baseline, post-intervention, and 6-month follow-up, including pain (VAS), function (WOMAC, KOOS), range of motion (ROM), and muscle strength.
Results: Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in pain, function, ROM, and muscle strength. However, the aquatic therapy group showed greater pain reduction (VAS reduction: 3.8 vs. 4.2, p < 0.05) and functional improvement (WOMAC: 27.2 vs. 30.2, p < 0.05). Patient satisfaction was also higher in the aquatic therapy group (85% vs. 72%, p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Aquatic therapy was slightly more effective than land-based therapy in managing pain and improving function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Aquatic therapy may be particularly beneficial for patients who have difficulty tolerating weight-bearing exercises.
Keywords Knee osteoarthritis, aquatic therapy, land-based therapy, pain management, functional improvement, randomized controlled trial
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 15, Issue 3, July-September 2024
Published On 2024-07-08
Cite This A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Effectiveness of Aquatic Therapy and Land-Based Therapy in Managing Pain and Improving Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis - Qamara S. Alsolmi, Norah Y. A. Alsulaiman, Faye A.S. Alraffa, Thamer M. Alshammary, Abdulaziz O. Alharbi, Fahdah A. Aljamaan, Anoud O. Alanezi - IJSAT Volume 15, Issue 3, July-September 2024. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14724842
DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14724842
Short DOI https://doi.org/g82tn8
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