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Abstract
Examines in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Effectiveness of Aquatic Therapy on Reducing Pain and Increasing Physical Function in Adult Patients with Hip and/or Knee Osteoarthritis
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Open or Close Hassan Izzeddin Sarsak*
Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Jordan, Jordan
*Corresponding author: Hassan Izzeddin Sarsak, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Jordan, Jordan, Batterjee Medical College, Saudi Arabia
Submission: October 09, 2018; Published: October 17, 2018
ISSN: 2637-7934Volume2 Issue1
Abstract
Objectives: this study was conducted to examine the evidence of the effectiveness of aquatic therapy in patients with hip and/or knee Osteoarthritis (OA) on reducing pain and improving physical function.
Results: our review found three studies suggesting that in patients with hip and/or knee OA, the aquatic therapy can reduce pain and improve physical function.
Conclusion: aquatic therapy exercises are effective and helpful in reducing pain and improving physical function in patients with hip and/or knee OA.
Keywords: Aquatic therapy; Osteoarthritis; Function; Activities of daily living; Occupational therapy
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