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A comparison of strength training, self-management, and the combination for early osteoarthritis of the knee.
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Arthritis care & research [Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken)] 2010 Jan 15; Vol. 62 (1), pp. 45-53. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Objective: To assess the relative effectiveness of combining self-management and strength training for improving functional outcomes in patients with early knee osteoarthritis.<br />Methods: We conducted a randomized intervention trial lasting 24 months at an academic medical center. Community-dwelling middle-aged adults (n = 273) ages 35-64 years with knee osteoarthritis, pain, and self-reported physical disability completed a strength training program, a self-management program, or a combined program. Outcomes included 5 physical function tests (leg press, range of motion, work capacity, balance, and stair climbing) and 2 self-reported measures of pain and disability.<br />Results: A total of 201 participants (73.6%) completed the 2-year trial. Overall, compliance was modest for the strength training (55.8%), self-management (69.1%), and combined (59.6%) programs. The 3 groups showed a significant and large increase from pre- to posttreatment in all of the physical functioning measures, including leg press (d = 0.85), range of motion (d = 1.00), work capacity (d = 0.60), balance (d = 0.59), and stair climbing (d = 0.59). Additionally, all 3 groups showed decreased self-reported pain (d = -0.51) and disability (d = -0.55). There were no significant differences among the groups.<br />Conclusion: Middle-aged, sedentary persons with mild early knee osteoarthritis benefited from strength training, self-management, and the combination program. These results suggest that both strength training and self-management are suitable treatments for the early onset of knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged adults. Self-management alone may offer the least burdensome treatment for early osteoarthritis.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2151-4658
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Arthritis care & research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20191490
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.20013