Effect of Physiotherapy on Knee Pain Resulting From Long Period of Sitting in Females of University Of Hail

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3

Abstract

Background: knee pain the most common complaint and a cause of disability. Sitting for a long time comes with several health risks, especially if the sitting is done for more than four hours without interruption . Strengthening exercises, (Rest , Ice, Compression , Elevation) and walking can have an effect in patients with knee pain . A descriptive study design was aimed to, assess the pain of knee joint as a result of long periods of sitting and give proper treatment and instructions to correct position for these individuals Objectives: This study was conducted o evaluate the Effects of physiotherapy on knee pain resulting from long period of sitting for females in University Of Hail. Descriptive design is selected for conduction of this study. Methods: the study was carried out in collage of Applied Medical Sciences in Hail university . Results: Statistical analysis of The pain before and after was significantly decreased (P<0.05) . details the results of sample according Rang Of Motion of knee joint before and after treatment were significantly increased(P<0.05) in both flexion and extension resulting from long period of sitting ,it can be Concluded that most Hail females do not have enough information about their Risk factors that will occur for not succumbing to the treatment of early pain ,correct sitting position ,exercises and advices to help them go through this period successfully.

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Thikra Naif Abdulrhman Alghaithi

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  • EP ID EP436302
  • DOI 10.9790/1959-0703076372.
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Thikra Naif Abdulrhman Alghaithi (2018). Effect of Physiotherapy on Knee Pain Resulting From Long Period of Sitting in Females of University Of Hail. IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science, 7(3), 63-72. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-436302