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A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ISOMETRIC EXERCISES ON PAIN AND FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES AMONG PEOPLE WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS IN SELECTED OLD AGE HOMES OF METROPOLITAN CITY
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Isometric exercises, Osteoarthritis, Pain management, Functional capabilities, Quasi-experimental study, old age homes.
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INTRODUCTION: Osteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative joint disorder that leads to pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced mobility,. As the global population ages, the prevalence of osteoarthritis continues to rise, with typical onset in the late 40s to mid 50s. It is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, particularly affecting the knee joints, a quasi-experimental study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of isometric exercises on pain and functional capability among elderly individuals with osteoarthritis residing in selected old age homes in a metropolitan city. METHODOLOGY: A quantitative research approach with a quasi-experimental design was adopted for the study. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select participants for both the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received daily isometric exercise sessions for four weeks, while the control group did not receive any intervention. Baseline observations were recorded on Day 1, after which the experimental group underwent morning and evening isometric exercise sessions. Post-intervention assessments were conducted on Day 30 to evaluate changes in pain and functional capability using the Numerical Pain Scale and the Modified Functional Capability Scale. RESULTS: The results showed that pain and functional capability differed significantly between the experimental and control groups after the intervention. In the control group, the mean pain score increased from 7.3 to 8.0, indicating worsening pain without intervention, while functional capability remained almost unchanged (38.4 to 38.65). In contrast, the experimental group showed a significant reduction in pain, with the mean score decreasing from 7.9 to 5.0 after 30 days of isometric exercises (t = 6.87, p = 0.001). Functional capability also improved markedly in the experimental group, increasing from 34.4 to 59.5 (t = 10.51, p = 0.001). Baseline comparisons showed no significant differences between groups for both pain and functional capability, confirming that improvements were due to the intervention. Overall, isometric exercises were highly effective in reducing pain and enhancing functional ability among older adults with osteoarthritis. CONCLUSION: The study demonstrated that isometric exercises significantly reduce pain and improve functional capability among elderly people with osteoarthritis. Overall, isometric exercises are an effective, low-cost, and non-invasive intervention for managing osteoarthritis-related pain and mobility issues. Incorporating these exercises into routine nursing care can enhance quality of life, reduce dependence on pain medications, and promote better mobility and independence among older adults.
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GAURAV RAMESH KARANJEKAR & Dr. Soumya Dhanesh (March-2026). A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ISOMETRIC EXERCISES ON PAIN AND FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES AMONG PEOPLE WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS IN SELECTED OLD AGE HOMES OF METROPOLITAN CITY. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 11(3), f93-f99. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2603512.pdf
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Volume 11 Issue 3, March-2026
Pages : f93-f99
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Research Area: Medical Science All
Author Type: Indian Author
Country: GONDIA, Maharashtra, India
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