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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent form of degenerative joint disease that primarily affects the knees, leading to a gradual loss of function, severe pain, joint stiffness, and reduced quality of life. Despite its severity, exercise treatment offers promising results and proves beneficial for a wide range of patients. Preoperative rehabilitation for OA patients often involves therapeutic approaches such as exercise treatment, electrotherapy, and manual therapy. The present case revolves around a 58-year-old male diagnosed with OA in both knees, with the presence of genu varum deformity. A personalised preoperative rehabilitation protocol was designed based on his specific symptoms of pain, stiffness, and difficulties in daily activities. The case study highlights the effectiveness of the preoperative physical therapy approach for managing bilateral osteoarthritic knees with genu varum deformity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Training to improve the stability of the core is a routine component of the injury prevention regimen in the musculoskeletal conditions. The strength of the core muscles is significantly impacted by obesity. Obesity is linked to several physiological changes that reduce flexibility and cardiovascular fitness and slow down a person's activities. Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS) which is an approach for optimising the movement system is a rehabilitation approach founded on the original concept of developmental kinesiology. The DNS therapy method is based on a thorough analysis of the quality of stability and/or movement, to restore the integrated spinal stabilisation system through specialised functional exercises. All elements of the integrated spinal stabilisation system are co-activated in this, making it a holistic approach to treating any ailment. It's been tried and tested for a variety of neurological and musculoskeletal problems. The approach of DNS has recently gained popularity. This method is mostly used to strengthen the core. The aim of the review is to find out effect of DNS on core strength in various neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. Further research is mandated in terms of interventional studies to prove its efficacy in various orthopaedic and neurological conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]