Role of Yoga Life Style and Diet Reforms in Primary Osteoarthritis of Knee

Abstract

The titled thesis Role of yoga, lifestyle and diet reforms in primary osteoarthritis of knee is studied for the giving quality life to the human beings. Arthritis has affected mankind as long as mankind history. Common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, psoriatic, gout, systematic lupus erythematosus, Spondylitis. A travel history forms an important part of the assessment of patients presenting with an acute arthritis. Worldwide, parvovirus B19, hepatitis B and C, HIV and the alpha viruses are among the most important causes of virally mediated arthritis. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a long-term chronic disease characterized by the deterioration of. Cartilage in joints which results in bones rubbing together and creating stiffness, pain, and impaired movement. Osteoarthritis is the second most common rheumatologic problem and it is the most frequent joint disease with a prevalence of 22% to 39% in India. OA is more common in women than men, but the prevalence increases dramatically with age. Nearly, 45% of women over the age of 65 years have symptoms while radiological evidence is found in 70% of those over 65 years. newlineOA of the knee is a major cause of mobility impairment, particularly among females. OA was estimated to be the 10th leading cause of nonfatal burden. Self report surveys may not accurately estimate OA as there could be unknown cases in the community. There are few studies of OA that have used a radiological classification of disease. X-ray findings do not always match symptoms, but prevalence based on radiography is probably a reasonable population estimate. OA of the knee is more prevalent as per the literature available. Therefore, for finding the current burden of OA and its association with lifestyle related factors, it was essential to undertake such a study on the prevalence of knee OA in Indian population. Physician categorizes cases of osteoarthritis as Primary and secondary