Patel, M. S.Mishra, N.2024-09-242024-09-242024-05Patel M. S., Mishra N.. Effect of core stability exercises on knee proprioception, function and quality of life in chronic total knee replacement patients. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. 2024 May; 11(5): 1852-18572394-60322394-6040https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/228048Background: Chronic osteoarthritis of knee joint leads to severe pain after weight bearing and prolonged activities .TKR is widely used as a successful and effective last-stage surgical treatment for relieving chronic knee pain and functional disability. This research aimed to study the effect of core stability exercises on knee proprioception, function and quality of life in chronic total knee replacement patients. Methods: Total 40 patients with chronic total knee replacement with age between 45-65 years were included. They were divided into two groups: Group-A (n=20) and Group-B (n=20). Both group received conventional treatment, in addition Group-B received core stability exercise. Patients were evaluated pre-intervention (0 week) and post-intervention (4 week) for proprioception (by universal goniometer), for function (LEFS) and for quality of life (SF-12). Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 20 version. Significance level was set at p<0.05. Results: Wilcoxon signed rank test was applied for within group comparison. There was statistically significant difference in mean of proprioception, function and SF-12 PCS in both groups during four week intervention period. Mann Whitney U test was applied for between group comparison. Significant difference was found between Group-A and Group-B in mean difference of proprioception, function. Conclusions: The concluded that the core stability exercise along with conventional treatment is more effective for improving knee proprioception, function and quality of life than alone conventional treatment in chronic total knee replacement patients.Chronic TKRCore stability exercisesProprioceptionEffect of core stability exercises on knee proprioception, function and quality of life in chronic total knee replacement patientsJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Physiotherapy, SPB Physiotherapy College, Surat, Gujarat, IndiaDepartment of Physiotherapy, SPB Physiotherapy College, Surat, Gujarat, India