Effect of physical Exercise and Heat Application on Pain and Morning Stiffness in Osteoarthritis Patients
Abd El Moniem Ahmed, S., Ismaiel Shereif, W., Reda Hassan, S., Mohamed Helmy, N. (2020). Effect of physical Exercise and Heat Application on Pain and Morning Stiffness in Osteoarthritis Patients. EKB Journal Management System, 11(3), 1187-1201. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2020.282823
Shereen Abd El Moniem Ahmed; Wafaa Ismaiel Shereif; Shereen Reda Hassan; Nagwa Mohamed Helmy. "Effect of physical Exercise and Heat Application on Pain and Morning Stiffness in Osteoarthritis Patients". EKB Journal Management System, 11, 3, 2020, 1187-1201. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2020.282823
Abd El Moniem Ahmed, S., Ismaiel Shereif, W., Reda Hassan, S., Mohamed Helmy, N. (2020). 'Effect of physical Exercise and Heat Application on Pain and Morning Stiffness in Osteoarthritis Patients', EKB Journal Management System, 11(3), pp. 1187-1201. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2020.282823
Abd El Moniem Ahmed, S., Ismaiel Shereif, W., Reda Hassan, S., Mohamed Helmy, N. Effect of physical Exercise and Heat Application on Pain and Morning Stiffness in Osteoarthritis Patients. EKB Journal Management System, 2020; 11(3): 1187-1201. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2020.282823

Effect of physical Exercise and Heat Application on Pain and Morning Stiffness in Osteoarthritis Patients

Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2020, Page 1187-1201  XML PDF (296.8 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2020.282823
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Authors
Shereen Abd El Moniem Ahmed1; Wafaa Ismaiel Shereif2; Shereen Reda Hassan3; Nagwa Mohamed Helmy4
1Assist. Prof of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Suez Canal University
2Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University
3BScN, Zagazig University, Master student, Faculty of Nursing, Suez Canal University
4Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Suez Canal University
Abstract
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a mutual advanced joint disease which is characterized by chronic pain, stiffness, and functional disability. Aim of the study: Evaluate effect of physical exercises and heat application on pain and morning stiffness in osteoarthritis patients. Study design: Quasi-Experimental design was employed to implement this study. Setting: This study was implemented at the Suez- Canal University Hospitals' orthopedic outpatient clinics. Subjects:  120 patients were included in the study as a purposive sample, while 40 patients assigned randomly into each group (control, heat and physical exercise). Data collection tools: Structured interview questionnaire to assess demographic data of patients and awareness about the disease and its management in addition to, the self- administered Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) to assess short and long-term patient-relevant outcomes following knee osteoarthritis. Results: This study revealed that (80%, 100% and 97.5%) and, (32.5%, 15%, 57.5%) of the heat, exercise, and control group had joint pain and stiffness respectively. Regarding post intervention; there was statistically significant difference between the heat, exercise and control group with 45 % of the heat group and 95% of the exercise group had moderate level of signs and symptoms. Conclusion: Heat application and physical exercises had positive effect on relieve pain, stiffness, and improvement of physical function, with heat applications had have the higher effect on symptoms. Recommendations: Using a combination of physical exercise and heat application together for patient with osteoarthritis to control pain, morning stiffness, and activity level.
Keywords
Heat Application; Osteoarthritis; Morning Stiffness; Pain; Physical Exercises
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