The Effect Of Giving Core Stability Exercises To Changes In Pain And Functional Activity In Osteoarthritis Knee Joint Conditions

Abstract

Aims: Destruction and loss of cartilage on the joint surfaces. Pain is the dominant symptom and has an impact on functional activity which is also associated with a decrease in the ability of muscles to maintain stability and protect structures in the knee joint.

Objective: Knowing the effect of giving core stability exercise on changes in pain and functional activity in osteoarthritis knee joint conditions.

Methods: This study applied a pre-experimental one group pre-post test design method, with 17 respondents diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee, given core stability exercise with a frequency of 2 times / week for 1 month. The measurement instrument used to evaluate pain and functional activity is the knee injury osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS).

Results: The results of this study indicate that the P-value = 0.000

Conclusion: the provision of core stability exercise has an effect on the process of changing pain and functional activity in osteoarthritis knee joint conditions.