Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Versus Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

Core Stabilization Exercises and Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program with the frequency of 3 sets of 10 repetitions 3 times per week for a total duration of 6 weeks. Core Stabilization Exercises include : Double leg Abdominal Press, Single Leg Abdominal Press, Abdominal crunches, Side-lying Hip Abduction, Bridging Exercise, Wall Squats Exercise. Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program include : Step ups Exercise, Heel Raises in standing/sitting, Toe Raises in standing/sitting, Foot-Ankle isometrics with theraband, One leg balance with chair support. Pre and Post intervention values will be taken on 1st day and after 6 weeks. Simple Conventional treatment will also given that include Hot Pack and TENS for 10 minutes and Ultrasound for 5 minutes and Knee Isometric exercises with the frequency of 1 set of 10 repetitions with 5 sec hold with the ratio of 3 times per week for a total duration of 6 weeks.

Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program along with common conventional treatment with the frequency of 3 sets of 10 repetition thrice per week for a total duration of 6 weeks. Core Stabilization Exercises include : Double leg Abdominal Press, Single Leg Abdominal Press, Abdominal crunches, Side-lying Hip Abduction, Bridging Exercise, Wall Squats Exercise. Foot-Ankle Strengthening Program include : Step ups Exercise, Heel Raises in standing/sitting, Toe Raises in standing/sitting, Foot-Ankle isometrics with theraband, One leg balance with chair support. Pre and Post intervention values will be taken on 1st day and after 6 weeks. Simple Conventional treatment will also given that include Hot Pack and TENS for 10 minutes and Ultrasound for 5 minutes and Knee Isometric exercises with the frequency of 1 set of 10 repetitions with 5 sec hold with the ratio of 3 times per week for a total duration of 6 weeks.