The effect of rehabilitation exercises using a balance disc in an aquatic medium in knee joint rehabilitation for osteoarthritis patients aged (40-50 years)

Abstract

The importance of the research was to identify the effect of rehabilitation exercises using a balance disc in water in improving the range of motion of patients with knee osteoarthritis. As a primary and independent medical profession, physiotherapy is a specialty of movement and function. Its unique contribution to human health and well-being is to provide an opportunity for optimal use of functional abilities in order to promote an independent and active life in all spheres of life and social strata. Therefore, the researchers decided to use appropriate rehabilitation exercises that shorten the time and effort to reach a state of recovery, which is one of the important things to achieve the best results in treatment. Hence, the researchers decided to use rehabilitation exercises using a balance disc inside the aquatic environment in rehabilitating the knee joint. Balance disc exercises provide an effective way to strengthen the body and increase endurance. In addition to water techniques, these exercises are designed to increase flexibility and relieve pain in the injured knee. Researchers have raised some questions about the effectiveness of underwater balance disc exercises in restoring knee joint efficiency and increasing range of motion and range of motion.