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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2439-2441 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Therapy Science |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 21 Aug 2015 |
Keywords
- Muscle function
- Pain
- Proprioceptive circuit exercise