Volume : IV, Issue : V, May - 2015

A study to assess the effectiveness of Range Of Motion exercise on limitation in Activities of Daily Living among people suffering from arthritis in selected areas of Pune city.

Yungreiwon Shaiza, Seeta Devi

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 Background of the study is Arthritis is the leading cause of disability worldwide. The incidence increases as age  increases. Worldwide osteo–arthritis is the most common articular disease of people 65 years and older. In India 5.3%  of males and 4.8% of females are aged more than 65 years. Objectives of the study are to assess the limitation in Activities of Daily Living (ADL)  in the experimental group and control group before giving Range Of Motion (ROM) exercise. 2. To assess the limitation in Activities of Daily  Living (ADL) in the experimental group and control group after giving the Range Of Motion (ROM) exercise. 3. To compare the limitation in  Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in the experimental group and control group after giving the Range Of Motion (ROM) exercise. Methodology  experimental research design was used. 60 samples was selected and data was collected pre and post exercise using Semi structured selfadministered questionnaire. Conclusion Range of Motion is one simple exercise that if performed regularly can help patients improve their  functional status.

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Yungreiwon Shaiza, Seeta Devi A study to assess the effectiveness of Range Of Motion exercise on limitation in Activities of Daily Living among people suffering from arthritis in selected areas of Pune city. International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 5 May 2015

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