Descriptive Analysis of Patients with Knee Pain in Relation to Balance and Joint Proprioception

Objective: The objective of the present study was to analyze the prevalence of various factors in knee pain patients and to identify the association of knee pain with balance and joint proprioception in knee pain patients.

Methodology: This was a descriptive co-relational study design that was carried out from September 2018 to April 2019 with a convenient sample size of 75 patients having knee pain, aged between 30 and 65 years (both males and females). The patients were assessed for knee pain and disability by WOMAC questionnaire. For balance and joint Proprioception subjects were tested on the Y-Balance test and CPM (Continuous Passive Motion) machine.

Results: The present study concludes that the prevalence of knee pain was higher in women who were housewife’s (47.4%). A significant inverse relationship was found between Balance and NPRS, Balance and WOMAC. A significant relationship was found between joint proprioception deviation and NPRS, joint proprioception deviation and WOMAC.

Conclusion: In the present study gender, older age, and greater BMI were associated with knee pain and disability. Housewife’s had a higher possibility of knee pain. Knee pain was also linked with impaired balance and joint proprioception. Knowing specific risk factors of individuals with knee pain and possible association with each factor is important as it may help to develop specific treatment or management strategies.

Author(s): Sohrab Khan*, Harshita, Tabassum saher

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