Cardiovascular endurance among communitydwelling elderly population with oa knee – Crosssectional study

Authors

  •   Gayatri Kalantri B.P. Th, DVVPF’s College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar.
  •   Sonyabapu Shewale Assistant Professor, DVVPF’s College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar.

Keywords:

2 min walk test, aerobic capacity, bilateral, unilateral, arthritis, oxygen uptake

Abstract

Background: Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability of circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to skeletal muscles and utilize it during physical activity. With the ageing population, there is a greater prevalence of osteoarthritis and decreased aerobic capacity after 65. Hence the purpose of this study is to evaluate cardiovascular endurance among the elderly with OA knee. Methods: 2 min walk test was performed over 30m courses. Distance covered by the subject was recorded. The rest period of 10 min was given, and the test was repeated. The one in which more distance is covered was taken as the final result. Result: Recorded values of cardiovascular endurance in both OA knee individuals are less than normal values, and it is reduced in bilateral than unilateral. Conclusion: Cardiovascular endurance is reduced in bilateral OA knee individuals than unilateral.

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2026-09-25

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Kalantri, G., & Shewale, S. (2026). Cardiovascular endurance among communitydwelling elderly population with oa knee – Crosssectional study. VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy, 3(1), 23–27. Retrieved from https://www.vimsptcr.in/index.php/VIMSJPT/article/view/105

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Volume 3, Issue 1, 2021

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Original Article

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