Objective: To explore the clinical application of Yiguan therapy combined with home exercise training in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods:A total of 52 patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group using the envelope method, with 26 patients in each group. Both groups received health education and home rehabilitation training for the lower limbs, while the experimental group additionally received Yiguan therapy. The efficacy of the two groups was assessed before and 4 weeks after treatment using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), the Five Times Sit to Stand Test (FTSST), the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT), and the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). Results:After 4 weeks of treatment, the WOMAC scores, FTSST times, and TUGT times in both groups were lower than before treatment (P<0.05), and the 6MWT distances were greater than before treatment (P<0.05). The WOMAC scores in the experimental group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05), and the 6MWT distances in the experimental group were greater than those in the control group (P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the FTSST and TUGT indicators between the two groups. Conclusion:Yiguan therapy combined with home-based rehabilitation training can further alleviate pain and stiffness in patients with knee osteoarthritis, improve daily living activities, and increase walking distance. |