Impact of Core Exercises and Alignment Correction Exercises of Bilateral Osteoarthritis Knee on an Octogenarian Subject – Evidenced Study

Introduction: An increasing elderly population and longevity is associated with health issues, mainly musculoskeletal ailments, among which osteoarthritis knee was mostly recorded. These degenerative joints can lead to pain, disability and dependency. Aims & Objectives of this Original Research: was to evaluate specific core exercises and alignment correction exercises on obesity and physical functioning on a subject with bilateral osteoarthritis knees study conducted in Chennai, south India. Materials & Methodology: This case study subject aged 87 years with osteoarthritis knee grade was treated with specific core strengthening and alignment correction exercises during the period from 02.01.2017 to 20.06.2017 with weekly twice frequency. Results: A reduction in BMI (P<.05) and womac score (P<.05) with significant statistical analysis. Conclusion: Subjects irrespective of age with musculoskeletal disorders including osteoarthritis of knee will benefit from specific exercises such as core strengthening, weight reduction means and alignment correction exercises as evidenced in this original case study