Pragmatic Effect of Lower Limb McKenzie in Grade One Osteoarthritis: A Novel Case Report

Abstract

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a usual disorder depicted as discomfort and loss of functional performance, including decreased proprioceptive acuity. Symptoms of this condition include stiffness, pain, swelling, joint disproportion, functional incompetency, and muscle atrophy, which may reduce the well-being of the patient. This report highlights the case of a 41-year-old female patient who complained of right knee pain, which was persisting for a month, and was treated with the McKenzie Technique (MT) along with electrotherapy modalities. Following 12 days protocol, there was a substantial reduction in pain, improvement in functional ability and knee muscle strength, and reduced walking time. Various other physiotherapy approaches and techniques were inculcated in the management of OA, which involved a soft tissue approach, therapeutic training, and manual method. Hence, this case report highlights the pragmatic effect of lower limb MT in grade 1 knee OA patients, which may improve the patient's well-being.

Keywords: functional incompetency; knee osteoarthritis; manual therapy; mckenzie technique; range of motion.

Figure 1. X-ray showing reduced joint space and osteophyte formation.

Figure 2. Active knee extension in sitting

Figure 3. Active knee extension in lying.

Figure 4. Knee extension in sitting