Journal of Sport and Kinetic Movement (Jul 2018)
GONARTHROSIS - REHABILITATION THROUGH KINETOTHERAPY
Abstract
Gonarthrosis is a degenerative disorder consists of hyaline cartilage destruction present in the joint and bones, it manifests itself through great pain, which often does not respond to drug therapy and require surgery. The onset of the illness is slow, with an installation period of between a few months and a few years, which can lead to a delay in starting treatment. Medical rehabilitation in patients with gonarthrosis is extremely important, because if this is not achieved in time, forms of disability are created which can lead to the person from working and living a normal life. At the first manifestations of the disease, treatment should be started, combining the procedures of kinetotherapy with the medical treatment. The physical exercises associated with massage have the effect of knee rehabilitation and joint protection. The goal of this research is to demonstrate the efficiency of physical therapy during the medical treatment for gonarthrosis and to compare the state of pain and mobility before and after the treatment. The program was according to evolution stage of the disease. Between 01.03.2018 - 31.05. 2018 we conducted a study on a group of 24 adults with gonarthrosis in one or both knees. Progress at the end of treatment was favourable, even if the physical treatment cannot get healing. Applying early rehabilitation treatment leads to shortened recovery period. Weight loss is necessary to prevent excessive joint stress.
