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Comparative Resistance Exercise Effect on Knee Osteoarthritis Pain, Functional Impairment and Cartilage Turnover
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating normal activities and clinical care, Concentric Focused Resistance Exercise, and 1 other intervention for Knee Osteoarthritis. Completed, enrolled 90 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if a 4 month resistance exercise program can reduce knee osteoarthritis pain functional impairment and cartilage turnover.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Subjects will continue to participate in their normal activities and clinical care during the four month study. Telephone contact will be made weekly to encourage adherence to the knee management guidelines
Two resistance exercise sessions per week; 1 set of 10-12 repetitions of each exercise will be completed - leg press, leg curl, leg extension, chest press, seated row, overhead press, triceps dip, biceps curl, and calf press.
Two resistance exercise sessions per week; 1 set of 10-12 repetitions of each exercise will be completed - leg press, leg curl, leg extension, chest press, seated row, overhead press, triceps dip, biceps curl, and calf press.