Clinical Observation on the Treatment of 42 Cases of Knee Osteoarthritis with Baduanjin Combined with Core Muscle Group Training

OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical efficacy of Baduanjin(a kind of Qigong for fitness)combined with core muscle group training in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. METHODS: Using a multicenter, single blind, randomized controlled method, 84 patients with knee osteoarthritis were divided into a treatment group and a control group, with 42 cases in each group. Both groups were given oral administration of etoconazole tablets, while the treatment group received combination of Baduanjin and core muscle group training, and the control group received routine exercise therapy, observing the clinical efficacy of both groups, VAS scores before and after treatment, WOMAC scores, EQ-5D life quality scores, as well as the improvement of serum IL-6, hs-CRP, and ESR levels, and recording adverse reactions. RESULTS: In the treatment group, 8 cases were clinically cured, 16 cases were significantly effective, 13 cases were effective, and 5 cases were ineffective, with a total effective rate of 89.70%; In the control group, 5 cases were clinically cured, 12 cases were significantly effective, 15 cases were effective, and 9 cases were ineffective, the total effective rate was 79.35%. Comparison between two groups, with statistically significant differences(P < 0.05). After treatment, the VAS score, WOMAC score, EQ-5D life quality score, as well as serum IL-6, hs-CRP, and ESR levels in both groups improved compared to before treatment(P < 0.05), and the treatment group was better than the control group(P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The combination of Baduanjin and core muscle group training can significantly improve serum inflammatory factors and life quality in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, which is superior to conventional exercise therapy.