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Effect of Knee Strengthening Exercises and Lifestyle Modifications Through Mobile Phone Support in People Suffering
Nikhil Garg1, Nikhil Gupta, Kavin Khatri
1From the Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India (NG), Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India (NG, AK); Department of Orthopedics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab, India (KK); and Department of Physiotherapy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India (ZH, JS).
Objective:
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile phone-based support in improving exercise adherence and outcomes in knee osteoarthritis.
Designs:
A prospective comparative cohort study was conducted with a follow-up at 3, 6, and 12 wks, involving 210 participants allocated into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received knee exercise flyers and mobile phone-based adherence support, while the control group received only standard instructions after physiotherapy. Outcome measures included Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index scores, numeric rating scale pain scores, and quality of life assessments at baseline and follow-ups at 3, 6, and 12 wks.
Results:
The intervention group exhibited significant reductions in Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index scores, pain scores, and improvement in quality of life over the 12-wk follow-up compared to baseline. The intervention group exhibited significantly greater improvements in the outcomes as compared to control group.
Conclusions:
A combined intervention of knee exercises leaflets and SMS/phone call adherence support led to significant improvements in pain, functional outcomes, and quality of life among individuals with knee osteoarthritis. These findings underscore the potential of mobile phone-based interventions as effective adjuncts to traditional therapies for knee osteoarthritis.
