Effects of proprioceptive circuit exercise on knee joint pain and muscle function in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Sung Bum Ju, Gi Duck Park, Sang Soo Kim

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Abstract

[Purpose] This study applied proprioceptive circuit exercise to patients with degenerative knee osteoarthritis and examined its effects on knee joint muscle function and the level of pain. [Subjects] In this study, 14 patients with knee osteoarthritis in two groups, a proprioceptive circuit exercise group (n = 7) and control group (n = 7), were examined. [Methods] IsoMed 2000 (D&R Ferstl GmbH, Hemau, Germany) was used to assess knee joint muscle function, and a Visual Analog Scale was used to measure pain level. [Results] In the proprioceptive circuit exercise group, knee joint muscle function and pain levels improved significantly, whereas in the control group, no significant improvement was observed. [Conclusion] A proprioceptive circuit exercise may be an effective way to strengthen knee joint muscle function and reduce pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2439-2441
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Physical Therapy Science
Volume27
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Aug 2015

Keywords

  • Muscle function
  • Pain
  • Proprioceptive circuit exercise

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