THE EFFECT OF PILATES EXERCISES ON KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS.COPY

Abstract
Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a serious health issue that has a significant socioeconomic burden. More than 5,500,000 Egyptian citizens are affected, varying in severity.
The purpose of the study: is to determine how Pilates exercise can help with knee osteoarthritis.
Subjects and procedures: The study included 30 patients with intermediate chronic OA who were chosen at random from the outpatient clinic of Physical Therapy College. Their BMI was under 30 kg/m2, and their ages ranged from 40 to 65. They were split into two groups at random.
Study Group (A): For 8 weeks, a Pilates exercise programme consisting of three sessions per week was to be completed by 15 male patients with chronic knee (OA) who had been recommended by an orthopedist. Ultrasonic, infrared, and physical therapy exercises are also used as conversional therapeutic treatments, three times per week for eight weeks. 15 male patients with chronic knee (OA) diagnosed by an orthopedist were assigned to the control group (B), and they were given instructions to follow a 3-session/week traditional exercise programme, infrared therapy, and US application for 8 weeks. Before and after the program's eight weeks, researchers evaluated both groups' daily functional performance (WOMAC), knee joint range of motion (ROM), and pain level (VAS).