Comparative study on Virtual Reality Training (VRT) over Sensory Motor Training (SMT) in Unilateral Chronic Osteoarthritis – A Randomized Control Trial
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 8
Abstract
Osteoarthritis is a common rheumatologic disease. Several non operative interventions have been described for the treatment. But the available evidences of comparing the effectiveness of Virtual reality training over sensory motor training are very few. So, the purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Virtual reality training over sensory motor training in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. 60 subjects who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria were divided into three Groups (1, 2 & 3) with randomized sampling method. Group 1 treated with Virtual reality training (VRT), Group 2 treated with sensory motor training (SMT) and Group 3 (control) treated with conventional exercise training (CET). The duration of the treatment was three times per week for 8 weeks in all the three groups. Subjects were assessed at baseline, at 4th and 8th week. Pain Intensity by Visual Analog scale (VAS), Joint Proprioception by Perception Sense, Functional Disability by WOMAC Score, and Quality of Life by HRQOL score were measured. A statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05) difference between all the 3 groups were noted at the period of 8 week for pain intensity, joint proprioception, functional disability and quality of life. Group-1 treated with (VRT) shows more significant improvement in all parameters compared with Group-2 (SMT) and Group-3 (CET). In conclusion, the addition of virtual reality training to conventional training exercises could improve pain and proprioception which subsequently improve the functional level and quality of life of OA patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Fathy Abdelazim Awwad Elshazly| Prof and Head of Department, Physical therapy and Health rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, Gopal Nambi S. | Asst. Professor, Physical therapy and Health rehabilitation, College of applied medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia Corresponding E-mail: physio_gopal@rediffmail.com, Tamer Emam Elnegamy| Asst. Professor, Physical therapy and Health rehabilitation, College of applied medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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