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Comparing the Effectiveness of Combined Proprioceptive and Sensorimotor Training on Pain, Range of Motion, Functional Ability and Quality of Life in Individuals with Mechanical Low Back Pain and Knee Malalignment with and Without Knee Osteoarthritis

Author(s) Mr. Navith Kumar
Country India
Abstract BACKGROUND:
Mechanical low back pain (MLBP) and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) are major causes of disability worldwide and are biomechanically linked through the lower-limb–spine kinetic chain. Coexisting knee malalignment and lumbopelvic dysfunction disrupt load distribution, impair proprioception and contribute to persistent pain. Rehabilitation strategies addressing both conditions simultaneously remain limited.

AIM:
To evaluate the effectiveness of combined proprioceptive and sensorimotor training on pain, range of motion (ROM), functional ability and quality of life in individuals with MLBP and knee malalignment, with and without KOA.
Methods: Forty-four participants were divided into Group A (with KOA) and Group B (without KOA). Both groups underwent combined proprioceptive and sensorimotor training along with conventional exercises, three times per week for six weeks. Outcomes included Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), ROM, functional ability (WOMAC.MODI) and quality of life, analysed using SPSS (p < 0.05).

RESULTS:
Both groups showed significant post-intervention improvements. In Group A, NPRS scores for low back pain decreased from 6.95 ± 0.78 to 3.95 ± 0.78 and knee pain from 7.10 ± 0.85 to 4.20 ± 0.82; WOMAC improved from 62.40 ± 5.30 to 42.15
± 4.80 (p < 0.001). Group B demonstrated greater reductions in pain (low back pain: 6.86 ± 0.77 to 2.91 ± 0.86; knee pain: 6.75 ± 0.80 to 2.70 ± 0.75) and superior functional gains compared with Group A (p < 0.001).

CONCLUSION:
Integrating proprioceptive and sensorimotor training with conventional exercises effectively reduces pain and improves functional ability and quality of life in individuals with MLBP and knee malalignment, with greater benefits in participants without KOA.
Keywords Modified Schober’s test, , Musculoskeletal Disorders, Range of Motion.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-08-18
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