EFFECTIVENESS OF PNF STRETCHING (CONTRACT-RELAX) IN KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis of the knee causes pain, restricted range motion (ROM), diminished physical function, and other symptoms. Due to severe muscular weakness, stiffness, joint people with OA have demonstrated a reduction in their ability use lower limbs functionally1 .Hence need for study is compare PNF stretching conventional treatment improving function reducing pain osteoarthritis. Objective: The goal research determine how Stretching Technique Conventional exercise affect osteoarthritis function. Method: STUDY DESIGN: Experimental study. SAMPLING TECHNIQUE: Convenient Sampling technique. SAMPLE SIZE: 30. Result:The data that had been gathered was statistically analysed using an unpaired t-test. Compared traditional group, group exhibits, test indicates significant effects (p 0.05) lowering as assessed by NPRS WOMAC questionnaires. Conclusion:PNF exercises were found be more successful than patients relieving functional ability. Key Words:Osteoarthritis, NPRS, questionnaire, , conventionaltherapy.