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Abstract Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common progressive multifactorial joint disease and is characterized by chronic pain and functional disability. It is characterized by the deterioration of cartilage in joints which creating stiffness, pain, and impaired movement. Aim of the study: Evaluate the effect of physical exercises and heat application on relieving pain and morning stiffness in osteoarthritis patients. Study design: Quasi-Experimental design was utilized to conduct the current study. Setting: This study was conducted at the Orthopedic Outpatient Clinics in Suez- Canal University Hospitals. Subjects: A purposive sample of (120) adult patients were included in the study as 40 patients assigned into the control group, 40 patients for the heat group and 40 patients for the physical exercise group. Data collection tools: Structured interview questionnaire to assess demographic data and awareness of patients about the disease; in addition to, the self- administered Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) to assess short and long-term patient-relevant outcomes following knee injury. Results: This study revealed that (80%, 100% and 97.5%) and, (32.5%, 15%, 57.5%) of the heat, exercise, and control group respectively had joint pain and stiffness as dominant symptoms. Heat application and physical exercises had positive effect on relieve pain, stiffness, and improvement of physical function. Conclusion: There was statistically significant difference between heat application and physical exercises on relieving pain, stiffness, and improvement of physical function; with heat application have the highest effect. Recommendations: Using a combination of physical exercise and heat application together for patient with osteoarthritis. |