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2 articles for “Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC)”
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Effectiveness of Retro Walking on Pain, Functional Limitation and Range of Motion in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Abstract: Background: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder which is progressive in nature. It is one of the major health problems that causes pain, functional limitations resulting in reduced quality of life. It involves damage to the articular cartilage and surrounding tissues causing osteophyte formation. Knee osteoarthritis is common among adults with the most common symptom being mechanical pain. As the prevalence of the disease is increasing, there is a need …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Clinical Classification of Knee OA Severity Using WOMAC and its Association with Fear of Falling and Functional Capacity
Abstract: Aim: To determine whether clinically classifying knee osteoarthritis (OA) using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) is as effective as radiological classification. Methodology: A total of 36 subjects with diagnosed knee OA who visited the physiotherapy OPD of ESI Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India, were included in the present study. Procedure: Subjects were screened for cognitive ability using Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), fear of falling using Modified …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 32–38 Read article