A Review Article: The Effect of Manual Therapy and Reflexology in Knee Osteoarthritis | ||
| The Medical Journal of Cairo University | ||
| Volume 93, Issue 09, September 2025 PDF (564.29 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjcu.2025.464229 | ||
| Author | ||
| RANIA A. NASSAR, M.Sc.*; NORAN A. ELBEHARY, Ph.D.**; MARIAM O. GRACE, Ph.D.** MOLHAM M. MOHAMED, M.D.*** | ||
| The Departments of Basic Science*,** and Orthopedic Surgery***, Al Ryada University for Science and Technology*, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University**, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University*** | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Knee osteoarthritis called degenerative joint disease, usually results from progressive deterioration of the log of articular cartilage. The elderly are most likely to experi-ence it. The goal of knee OA treatment is to reduce pain while enhancing function and overall well-being. Foot reflexology improving physical complains of knee osteoarthritis. Manual therapy with movement achieve immediate pain relief. Aim of Study: Is to review the effect of Reflexology and manual therapy for patients with Osteoarthritis knees. Conclusion: Despite the recognized benefits of foot reflex-ology massage andmanual therapy to patients of knee osteoar-thritis on function ability, ROM and pain.There is still insuf-ficient evidence the effect of adding Reflexology to manual therapy that will much better than received reflexology only or that received manual therapy only. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Knee osteoarthritis - Reflexology- Manual therapy; Knee pain - Functional ability | ||
|
Statistics Article View: 17 PDF Download: 13 |
||
