• DR MANASI R NIMBALKAR
• DR. RANJIT NIMBALKAR

Abstract Osteoarthritis is greatly affecting to people of this era. It is the most common form of arthritis and leading cause of disability and loss of functions in the elderly population. It can affect any joint but the knee is one of the most affected parts of the body in humans. Besides medicine, Yogasana is preventive and therapeutic measure for the problem caused by wrong lifestyle. Yogasanas are our ancient master processes needful for healthy life which also help to maintain sound state of body and mind. Osteoarthritis is the most common arthropathy and is a leading cause of pain and disability. As an example, symptomatic knee OA occurs in around 15% of adults >55 years old, with a radiographic incidence of >80% in those over 75 years old. It is a condition characterized by the progressive loss of articular cartilage and remodeling of the underlying bone. It is seen that regular practice of some yogasanas such as Marjarasana, Vrikshasana, Setubandhasana, Tikonasana, Veerbhadrasana help in improvement in joint movements, initiate healing process, achieve alignment and stability, strengthen the surrounding musculature so that osteoarthritis will be avoided and treated.

Yogasana, Osteoarthritis, Knee joint

"STUDY OF ANATOMICALEFFECTS OF YOGASANA IN OSTEOARTHRITIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no.f371-f385, December-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212546.pdf

"STUDY OF ANATOMICALEFFECTS OF YOGASANA IN OSTEOARTHRITIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no. ppf371-f385, December-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212546.pdf