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Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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Study on the correlation of KWOMAC Index(pain, stiffness, physical function) with knee Osteoarthritic patients

퇴행성 슬관절염 환자의 KWOMAC 항목간의 상관관계 연구

  • Hwang-Bo, Gak (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Dongju College) ;
  • Bae, Sung-soo (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation science, Daegu University)
  • 황보각 (동주대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 배성수 (대구대학교 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 2004.07.01
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Abstract

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the correlation of pain, stiffness, and physical function by analyizing the KWOMAC socre of the patients with degenerative knee OA, is the most common disease among senior population. Method : 100 degenerative knee OA patients, diagnosed at the hostpital or clinic located in Degu and Kyung-buk province were participated in the study. Result : This study results in following conclusions. 1. Degenerative knee OA patients complained the pain going up or down stairs, stiffness after getting up in the morning. immediately. 2. They also had significant difficulty ascending or decending stairs, getting in or out of car, rising from sitting, doing chores. 3. There was the high correlation among pain, stiffness, physical function. Conclusions : It may provide information to assess the ADL of knee OA patients and the exercise, outcome for their independent life effectly.

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