Knee joint stabilization therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and knee instability: Subgroup analyses in a randomized, controlled trial
Author(s) -
J. Knoop,
M. van der Leeden,
L.D. Roorda,
Carina A Thorstensson,
Megan Esch,
W.F. Peter,
M. de Rooij,
W.F. Lems,
Joost Dekker,
Martijn Steultjens
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of rehabilitation medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.893
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1651-2081
pISSN - 1650-1977
DOI - 10.2340/16501977-1809
Subject(s) - osteoarthritis , medicine , knee joint , womac , proprioception , physical therapy , randomized controlled trial , physical medicine and rehabilitation , knee pain , rehabilitation , surgery , alternative medicine , pathology
To test whether knee stabilization therapy, prior to strength/functional training, may have added value in reducing activity limitations only in patients with knee osteoarthritis who have knee instability and (i) low upper leg muscle strength, (ii) impaired knee proprioception, (iii) high knee laxity, or (iv) frequent episodes of knee instability.
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