Effect of Baduanjin on Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common rheumatologic disease in the world, primarily resulting in progressive cartilage destruction. It is most common in the knee joint. In this study, it is aimed to determine the effect of Baduanjin to reduce kinesiobia and increase functional exercise capacity by reducing or completely eliminating balance loss and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis and to shed light on future studies. 60 individuals between 40 and 70 years of age with osteoarthritis will be included in the study. Individuals will be randomized into three groups. In the study, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess the severity of pain, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) was used to assess physical activity level, Berg Balance Scale (BDS) was used to assess balance, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS) was used to assess kinesiophobia, Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) and 30 Second Sit and Stand Test were used to assess functional levels. In our study, an exercise program accompanied by a physiotherapist will be applied for 12 weeks, 3 days a week. Exercise program will be applied to the first group and Baduanjin exercises will be applied to the second group in addition to the exercise program. Baduanjin exercise will be applied to the third group synchronously with the telerehabilitation method. It is thought that both techniques applied in our study may have positive effects on pain, kinesiophobia and physical function.