Relationship of Modified Expanded Time Up and Go with Function and Balance in Subjects with Knee Osteoarthritis: An Obsevational Study

Abstract

Purpose of studies is to find out the relationship of ETUG with balance and function in knee Osteoarthritis subjects. An observational study. Participants were selected from different health care centers in Dehradun and Rudrapur. A total of 30 subjects were recruited for the study on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria after signing the informed consent form. WOMAC scale, ETUG scale, FSST. The present study indicates that there is a significant relationship of ETUG with function, stiffness and balance in knee OA patients. The present study concluded that ETUG scores has relationship with WOMAC scores and WOMAC sub scores, ETUG is also related to FSST.

Keywords: WOMAC scale, ETUG score, FSST