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Effects of hydrotherapy and land-based exercise on mobility and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized control trial

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Khruakhorn, Santhanee, Chiwarakranon, Sanon·2021·Journal of Physical Therapy Science
DOI 10.1589/jpts.33.375PMC PMC8079887
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[Purpose] To determine the effects of hydrotherapy and land-based exercises on functional mobility and quality of life among patients with knee osteoarthritis. [Participants and Methods] We conducted a randomized controlled trial with knee osteoarthritis patients randomly allocated into land-based (n=17) and hydrotherapy groups (n=17). The Time-Up and Go (TUG), Five Times Sit-to-Stand (5STS), Stair Climbing Test (SCT), and Quality of Life by questionnaires including the Modified Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index questionnaire Thai version (Thai WOMAC) were assessed at baseline and 6 weeks. The World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF Thai version (WHOQOL-BREF-THAI) questionnaire were assessed at baseline and six weeks and 6 months. [Results] There was no significant difference in outcomes between the groups after 6-weeks and 6-months of follow-up. After 6 weeks, Thai WOMAC score improved in both groups. Only 5STS was improved in the land-based group, while the hydrotherapy group showed significant TUG, 5STS, and SCT improvement. Furthermore, only hydrotherapy showed significant improvement in WHOQOL-BREF-THAI scores in the mental, social, quality of health, and total domains after six months. [Conclusion] Both exercises equally improved functional mobility and quality of life. Hydrotherapy and land-based exercise could improve functional mobility and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

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Metadata

Authors
Khruakhorn, S., & Chiwarakranon, S.
Affiliations
Thammasat University (TH)
Corresponding author
Chiwarakranon, Sanon
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Physical Therapy Science
Publisher
Society of Physical Therapy Science
Published
2021
Volume
33
Issue
4
Pages
375-383
ISSN
  • 0915-5287 (ISSN-L)
  • 2187-5626
DOI
10.1589/jpts.33.375
PMC
PMC8079887
OpenAlex
W3150301067
Cited by
34
References
1
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FWCI
4.33
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Licence
cc-by-nc-nd
Locations
  • Journal of Physical Therapy Science (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Thammasat University
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rheumatology › Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
Keywords
knee osteoarthritis, hydrotherapy, land-based exercise, functional mobility, quality of life, sit-to-stand test, Timed Up and Go test, stair climbing test

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Khruakhorn, S., & Chiwarakranon, S. (2021). Effects of hydrotherapy and land-based exercise on mobility and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized control trial. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.33.375