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External Tibia Torsion and Passive Muscle Stiffness of Quadriceps as Two Important Contributors of Joint Loading During Walking in People With Knee Osteoarthritis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Exercise for Osteoarthritis, Knee. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common chronic painful musculoskeletal condition among older adults. It poses great challenge to the health care system due to its inability to be cured. Understanding factors associated with disease progression in KOA should assist the development of novel prevention/rehabilitation strategies. This study investigate factors including muscle properties, lower limb alignment and joint loading in patients with knee osteoarthritis before and after a six-week exercise program.
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Interventions
Comprehensive exercise program including strengthening, stretching, gait modification etc.