The effect of combined exercise therapy on knee proprioception, pain intensity and quality of life in patients with hypermobility syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

Publication date: Available online 15 December 2017
Source:Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Author(s): Mahnaz Daman, Farideh Shiravani, Ladan Hemmati, Shohreh Taghizadeh
ObjectiveProprioception, the perception of limb movements and spatial orientation derived from body stimuli, plays a critical role in maintaining joint stability. This study aimed to investigate the effect of combined exercise therapy (closed kinetic chain exercises and proprioception exercises) on knee proprioception, pain intensity and quality of life in patients with hypermobility syndrome.DesignSingle-blind randomized clinical trial; Setting: Shiraz School of Rehabilitation Sciences; Participants: Twenty four patients with hypermobility syndrome.InterventionsThe patients were assigned to the control (no intervention) or intervention group (exercise therapy) by random allocation.MeasurementsKnee proprioception, pain intensity and quality of life were evaluated before and immediately after the intervention. Exercise sessions were held 3 days a week for 4 weeks.ResultsThe results showed that knee proprioception improved significantly in the intervention group compared to the control group. Quality of life increased, and knee pain intensity decreased significantly in the intervention group compared to the control group.ConclusionCombined exercise therapy can reduce pain intensity and increase knee proprioception and quality of life in patients with hypermobility syndrome.



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