Exercise on balance and function for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract Objectives To assess balance and function of symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and investigate the influence of physical exercise. Design Subjects were divided into three groups: Group 1 (n = 15), symptomatic knee OA; Group 2 (n = 11), asymptomatic knee OA;...

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Published in:Journal of bodywork and movement therapies 2018-01, Vol.22 (1), p.76-82
Main Authors: Braghin, Roberta de Matos Brunelli, Libardi, Elisa Cavalheiro, Junqueira, Carina, Nogueira – Barbosa, Marcello Henrique, de Abreu, Daniela Cristina Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental Falls - statistics & numerical data
Aged
Asymptomatic subjects
Exercise Therapy - methods
Falls
Female
Functionality
Humans
Knee Joint - physiopathology
Knee osteoarthritis
Male
Middle Aged
Movement - physiology
Osteoarthritis, Knee - rehabilitation
Pain - rehabilitation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical therapy
Physical Therapy Modalities
Postural Balance - physiology
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Summary:Abstract Objectives To assess balance and function of symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and investigate the influence of physical exercise. Design Subjects were divided into three groups: Group 1 (n = 15), symptomatic knee OA; Group 2 (n = 11), asymptomatic knee OA; and Group 3 (n = 16), knee OA and no intervention. History of falls, the WOMAC questionnaire, balance and functionality were assessed. Results After intervention, there was a significant difference in the total WOMAC score and in the pain and function domains only in Group 1. After intervention, Group 2 showed significant differences in decreased time on the Step Up/Over test and postural sway increased. Conclusion After the intervention, the symptomatic group reported improvement in pain and function on the WOMAC, while the asymptomatic group showed improvement in performance in the Step Up/Over test. There were no new episodes of falls in groups 1 and 2.
ISSN:1360-8592
1532-9283
DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.04.006