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Lee JH, Lee GB, Chung WY, Wang JW, Jang KM. Stair-Climbing Training with Interferential Electrotherapy Improves Knee Muscle Strength, Dynamic Postural Stability, Pain Score, and Physical Activity in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:2060. [PMID: 39335739 PMCID: PMC11431365 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14182060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2024] [Revised: 08/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Background/Objective: This study aimed to compare the functional outcomes, such as knee muscle strength, dynamic postural stability, pain scores, and physical activity, in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) on stair climbing training with and without interferential electrotherapy (IFE) for 12 weeks. Methods: A total of 40 knee OA patients with Kellgren-Lawrence (K-L) grade ≤ 2 were enrolled (20 stair-climbing training with IFE vs. 20 stair-climbing training without IFE). The knee quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths were measured using an isokinetic device. The dynamic postural stability was assessed using postural stabilometry. The pain score was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS). Physical activity was assessed using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Results: The WOMAC score was significantly different (p < 0.019) between stair-climbing training with and without IFE in patients with knee OA, while knee muscle strength, dynamic postural stability, or pain score were not (all p > 0.05). Conclusion: Stair-climbing training with IFE was more beneficial for physical activity recovery than stair-climbing training without IFE. Therefore, clinicians and therapists should be aware that stair climbing, which can be practiced in daily life for the management of patients with knee OA, and the addition of IFE may improve physical activity.
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- Jin Hyuck Lee
- Department of Sports Medical Center, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports Medical Center, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports Medical Center, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports Medical Center, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports Medical Center, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Ucurum SG, Kirmizi M, Umay Altas E, Ozer Kaya D. Postural stability and its relation to knee flexor/extensor strength ratio in women with mild to moderate unilateral knee osteoarthritis: a case-control study. Somatosens Mot Res 2024; 41:69-76. [PMID: 36740748 DOI: 10.1080/08990220.2023.2175809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE/AIM Knee muscles strength is an important factor influencing postural stability in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). However, there is no evidence regarding the relationship between the knee flexor/extensor strength ratio, which is suggested to be a good indicator of knee stability, and postural stability. We aimed to investigate postural stability and its relation to knee flexor and extensor strength and strength symmetry in women with KOA. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-five women with unilateral KOA and thirty-five asymptomatic women were assessed with the Prokin system to collect the following parameters during quiet standing with eyes-open and eyes-closed: ellipse area, perimeter, forward-backward standard deviation, mediolateral standard deviation, the average centre of pressure displacement on the x- and y-axises (COPX and COPY), and the limit of stability (LoS) score. Higher scores mean better balance for LoS and poorer balance for other parameters. Knee flexor and extensor strength were assessed bilaterally with the Lafayette hand-held dynamometer. RESULTS The COPX during standing with eyes-closed was higher in women with KOA than controls and the LoS score was lower (p < 0.05, Cohens'd = 0.72 and 0.65). Postural stability was correlated with knee muscles strength and the flexor/extensor strength ratios in both groups (r = between 0.395 and 0.456 for LoS, r = between -0.335 and -0.639 for the others, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Women with KOA had poorer postural stability in the mediolateral direction during standing with eyes-closed and a worse LoS score than controls. Postural stability was related to knee flexor and extensor strength and the flexor/extensor strength ratio in women.
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- Sevtap Gunay Ucurum
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bakircay University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey
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Haworth J, Lopatin T, Daniels E, Dykstra B, Kendall B, Goble D. Verbal Encouragement Provokes Significant Increases in Maximal Volitional Dynamic Postural Sway. J Mot Behav 2023; 56:322-329. [PMID: 38149307 DOI: 10.1080/00222895.2023.2297884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Limits of Stability protocols are typically target-oriented, leaving volitional aspects of control unobservable. A novel unconstrained protocol, volitional Limits of Stability (vLOS), shows high test-retest-reliability. We tested if verbal encouragement impacts this protocol. Forty healthy young adults (age 20.1 ± .9 years) performed three trials of vLoS with instructions that were agnostic to strategy or vigor, except trial three included verbal encouragement. Total sway area was used to metric the maximum volitional dynamic sway during each 1-min trial. One-way, repeated-measures ANOVA revealed significant differences (F(2,117) = 41.56, p < 0.0001, η p 2 = 0.52) due to encouragement. Specifically, follow-up paired t-tests showed no difference in sway area between the first two trials (p = 0.61), while trial three was much larger than trials one and two (p < 0.0001). Significant, large increases in sway area with verbal encouragement indicate that top-down mechanisms should be considered in theories of postural control. As well, clinical utilization of novel vLOS should be careful with word selection and delivery of protocol instructions.HIGHLIGHTSLimits of Stability balance tests typically include a goal directed instruction and metrics.Dynamic postural sway should be tested in a task affording participant volitional control.A novel volitional Limits of Stability protocol has been developed.Maximal dynamic postural sway responds to motivating instructions.Psychological factors of postural sway control deserve further investigation.
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- Joshua Haworth
- Department of Human Movement Science, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA
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- Department of Human Movement Science, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Taylor University, Upland, IN, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Taylor University, Upland, IN, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Taylor University, Upland, IN, USA
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- Department of Human Movement Science, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA
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Alpay K, Sahin M. Effects of basic body awareness therapy on pain, balance, muscle strength and functionality in knee osteoarthritis: a randomised preliminary trial. Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:4373-4380. [PMID: 36444879 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2151650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the effects of basic body awareness therapy (BBAT) on pain, balance, muscle strength, and functionality in knee OA. METHODS Forty patients (mean age: 55.20 ± 6.40 years) with knee OA were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Both groups participated in a home-based exercise programme. The home-based exercise programme was performed daily for 6 weeks. In addition to the home-based programme, patients in the experimental group participated in BBAT 3 days a week for 6 weeks. The visual analogue scale, fall risk assessment, single-leg stability test, knee extension muscle strength, five times sit-to-stand test, joint range of motion assessment, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, 6-minute walk test, and stair climb test were performed at baseline and after 6 weeks. RESULTS All outcomes in the experimental group significantly improved after 6 weeks (p < 0.05). There were significant differences between the two groups in terms of the experimental group in muscle strength (p = 0.018, η2= 0.191), five times sit-to-stand test (p < 0.001, η2= 0.510), and the stair climbing test (p = 0.012, η2=0.212). CONCLUSION This study showed that BBAT, in addition to a home-based exercise programme, can improve muscle strength and functionality in patients with knee OA. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04165187.
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- Kubra Alpay
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Health Sciences Institute, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Alshahrani MS, Reddy RS. Quadriceps Strength, Postural Stability, and Pain Mediation in Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis: A Comparative Analysis with Healthy Controls. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3110. [PMID: 37835853 PMCID: PMC10573007 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13193110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Bilateral knee osteoarthritis (OA) poses significant challenges to individuals' functional abilities, including quadriceps strength, postural stability, and pain perception. Understanding the complex relationships among these factors is crucial for enhancing knee OA management strategies. The primary objective of this research is to evaluate and draw comparisons between the strength of the quadriceps and the level of postural stability in two distinct groups: individuals afflicted with bilateral knee OA and those who are healthy. Furthermore, the study seeks to examine the potential correlation between the strength of the quadriceps and the level of postural stability in individuals with knee OA. In addition to this, an investigation into the potential mediating effect of pain on the relationship between these physiological factors will also be conducted. A total of 95 participants with bilateral knee OA and 95 healthy controls were recruited. Quadriceps strength was assessed using dynamometry and postural stability was evaluated through anterior-posterior and medial-lateral sway measurements along with the ellipse area using a force plate. Pain levels were measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Mediation analysis was employed to explore the role of pain in mediating the relationship between quadriceps strength and postural stability. Statistical analyses included t-tests, Pearson correlation coefficients, and mediation analysis. Knee OA participants exhibited significantly lower quadriceps strength (1.08 Nm/kg ± 0.54) compared to controls (1.54 Nm/kg ± 0.57, p < 0.001). They also demonstrated compromised postural stability with increased anterior-posterior sway (9.86 mm ± 3.017 vs. 2.98 mm ± 1.12, p < 0.001), medial-lateral sway (7.87 mm ± 2.23 vs. 3.12 mm ± 1.34, p < 0.001), and larger ellipse area (935.75 mm2 ± 172.56 vs. 436.19 mm2 ± 135.48, p < 0.001). Negative correlations were observed between quadriceps strength and postural stability variables (r = from -0.43 to -0.51, p < 0.001). Pain significantly mediated the relationship between quadriceps strength and postural stability variables (p < 0.05). This study highlights the associations between quadriceps strength, postural stability, and pain mediation in individuals with bilateral knee OA. Our findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions addressing quadriceps weakness and compromised postural stability. Additionally, the mediation effect of pain underscores the complexity of these relationships, offering insights for more effective management strategies.
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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Yan Z, Wu Y, Liu M, Wang X, Wang J, Wang Z, Wu S, Luan X. Heterogeneous trajectories of kinesiophobia and their effects on rehabilitation outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective cohort study. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:449. [PMID: 37353854 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03881-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Kinesiophobia is one of the most common and aversive psychological phenomena among patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to identify trajectories of kinesiophobia, examine factors distinguishing these trajectories, and clarify the association between trajectories of kinesiophobia and rehabilitation outcomes. METHODS In this prospective cohort study, the patients who underwent TKA were recruited between December 2021 and April 2022 from three orthopedic wards of a tertiary hospital in China. Kinesiophobia was measured using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia at baseline (T0), and then at 1 month (T1) and 3 months (T2) after TKA to perform latent class growth analysis. Meanwhile, rehabilitation outcomes were assessed at 3 months after TKA, using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, the Hospital for Special Surgery-Knee Scale, Barthel Index, and the Impact on Participation and Autonomy questionnaire. RESULTS The four kinesiophobia trajectories identified were as follows: low stable group (n = 120), rapid recovering group (n = 31), slow recovering group (n = 48), and stable moderate group (n = 58). Body mass index, employment status, heart disease, and pain degree significantly predicted trajectory groups (all p < 0.05). Analysis of variance revealed significant differences between the four kinesiophobia trajectories concerning all rehabilitation outcomes, except for the activities of daily living. CONCLUSION Distinct kinesiophobia trajectories were identified, and nurses should assess the kinesiophobia of patients after TKA in the early phase. Patients in the slow recovering group are worthy of a specific focus because of their poor recovery after undergoing TKA. As important sources of psychosocial care, nurses need to customize psychological interventions for patients after TKA depending on each kinesiophobia trajectory.
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- Zeping Yan
- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao, China
- Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao, China
- Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China.
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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Veronese N, Honvo G, Bruyère O, Rizzoli R, Barbagallo M, Maggi S, Smith L, Sabico S, Al-Daghri N, Cooper C, Pegreffi F, Reginster JY. Knee osteoarthritis and adverse health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of observational studies. Aging Clin Exp Res 2023; 35:245-252. [PMID: 36331799 PMCID: PMC9895027 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-022-02289-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition, associated with a high rate of disability and poor quality of life. Despite the importance of such evidence in public health, no umbrella review (i.e., a review of other systematic reviews and meta-analyses) has systematically assessed evidence on association between knee OA and adverse health outcomes. AIMS To map and grade all health outcomes associated with knee OA using an umbrella review approach. METHODS The search was made across several databases up to 22 April 2022. We used an umbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analyses of observational studies assessing the effect sizes, based on random effect summary, 95% prediction intervals, heterogeneity, small study effects, and excess significance bias. The evidence was then graded from convincing (class I) to weak (class IV). RESULTS Among 3,847 studies initially considered, five meta-analyses were included for a total of five different outcomes. Three adverse outcomes were significantly associated with knee OA (i.e., cardiovascular mortality, falls, and subclinical atherosclerosis). The presence of knee OA was associated with a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular mortality (odds ratio, OR = 1.17; 95%CI, confidence intervals: 1.02-1.34), falls (RR = 1.34; 95%CI: 1.10-1.64), and conditions associated with subclinical atherosclerosis (OR = 1.43; 95%CI: 1.003-2.05). The certainty of each of this evidence was weak. CONCLUSIONS Our umbrella review suggests that knee OA can be considered as putative risk factor for some medical conditions, including cardiovascular diseases and falls, however, it is important to note that the evidence is affected by potential biases.
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- Nicola Veronese
- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Via del Vespro, 141, 90127, Palermo, Italy.
- Chair for Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Public Health Aspects of Musculoskeletal Health and Aging, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
- Division of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Public Health Aspects of Musculoskeletal Health and Aging, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
- Division of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Public Health Aspects of Musculoskeletal Health and Aging, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
- Division of Bone Diseases, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Via del Vespro, 141, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Centre for Health Performance and Wellbeing, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Chair for Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Chair for Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, Southampton General Hospital, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Public Health Aspects of Musculoskeletal Health and Aging, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
- Division of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Zeng Z, Shan J, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Li C, Li J, Chen W, Ye Z, Ye X, Chen Z, Wu Z, Zhao C, Xu X. Asymmetries and relationships between muscle strength, proprioception, biomechanics, and postural stability in patients with unilateral knee osteoarthritis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:922832. [PMID: 36185430 PMCID: PMC9523444 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.922832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: The pathological mechanism of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is unknown. KOA degeneration may be associated with changes in muscle strength, proprioception, biomechanics, and postural stability. Objective: This study aimed to assess asymmetries in muscle strength, proprioception, biomechanics, and postural stability of bilateral lower limbs in patients with unilateral KOA and healthy controls and analyze correlations between KOA and these parameters. Methods: A total of 50 patients with unilateral KOA (age range: 50-70) and 50 healthy subjects were recruited as study participants (age range: 50-70). Muscle strength, proprioception, femorotibial angle (FTA), femoral condylar–tibial plateau angle (FCTP), average trajectory error (ATE), and center of pressure (COP) sways areas were accessed in study participants, and the correlation between these variables was investigated. Results: In patients with unilateral KOA, lower limb muscle strength was significantly lower on the symptomatic side than on the asymptomatic side (p < 0.01), while the proprioception (degree error), FTA, FCTP, and ATE were substantially higher compared to the asymptomatic side (p < 0.01). However, no significant difference was observed in the healthy controls (p > 0.05). Patients with unilateral KOA had lower muscle strength than healthy controls (p < 0.05), but their proprioception (degree error: the difference between the target and reproduction angles), ATE, and COP sway areas were higher (p < 0.05). Muscle strength was found to be negatively correlated with ATE and COP sways areas (p < 0.05), whereas proprioception (degree error) was positively correlated with ATE and COP sways areas (p < 0.05) in all study participants. However, no correlation was found between FTA, FCTP, and ATE, COP sways areas in patients with unilateral KOA (p > 0.05). Conclusion: In patients with unilateral KOA, muscle strength, proprioception, biomechanics, and postural stability of bilateral limbs are asymmetrical in unilateral KOA patients. Muscle strength, proprioception, and postural stability are significantly associated variables, and changes in these variables should be considered in KOA prevention and rehabilitation.
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- Ziquan Zeng
- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xuemeng Xu, ; Chuanxi Zhao, ; Zugui Wu,
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- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xuemeng Xu, ; Chuanxi Zhao, ; Zugui Wu,
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- The Fifth Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xuemeng Xu, ; Chuanxi Zhao, ; Zugui Wu,
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Tütüncüler E, Ök N, Güngör HR, Bayrak G, Şavkın R, Büker N. A comparison of balance and fall risk in patients with unilateral and bilateral total knee arthroplasty. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2022; 35:1043-1051. [PMID: 35001874 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-210127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Static or dynamic postural control cannot be fully restored in patients with knee osteoarthritis, even after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), which may contribute to an increased risk of falls in the elderly. OBJECTIVE To evaluate balance and the fall risk before and after TKA in patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis. Secondary outcomes were patient-reported and performance-based activity limitations. METHODS A total of 45 patients were separated into two groups as unilateral TKA (UTKA, n= 24) and bilateral TKA (BTKA, n= 21) groups. All the patients received standard postoperative physical therapy for 3 months. Balance and fall risk (Biodex Balance System SD), patient-reported and performance-based functionality (WOMAC, 30-second chair-stand test, 9-step stair climbing test and 40-meter fast-paced walk test) and Short Form-12 (SF-12) were evaluated at preoperatively, and at 3 months postoperatively. RESULTS There was no difference between the groups in postoperative fall risk and balance (p> 0.05). The BTKA group obtained better results in the sit-to-stand test and SF-12 physical dimension (p< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS UTKA and BTKA interventions and the standard postoperative rehabilitation were seen to improve balance and quality of life, and reduce the fall risk, patient-reported and performance-based activity limitations. However, despite improvements in balance, the risk of falling persists.
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- Erman Tütüncüler
- Department of Orthopedics, State Hospital of Denizli, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Muş Alparslan University, Muş, Turkey
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- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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The Effect of Core Stabilization Training on Improving Gait and Self-Perceived Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Single-Arm Clinical Trial. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2022; 29:495-506. [PMID: 36136067 PMCID: PMC9505132 DOI: 10.3390/pathophysiology29030040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis is typically focused on the involved lower extremity. There is a gap in the literature concerning the effectiveness of core stabilization training on the treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis. This investigation aimed to determine whether core stabilization improved the gait and functional ability of patients with knee osteoarthritis. Eighteen participants with knee osteoarthritis completed the six-week core stabilization intervention. Participants completed the gait motion analysis and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score to assess self-perceived function, pre- and post-intervention. Gait speed improved (p = 0.006, d = 0.59), while the external knee adduction moment decreased (p = 0.034, d = −0.90). Moreover, self-reported function improved (p < 0.001, d = 1.26). The gait speed and external knee adduction moment changes met minimal detectable change thresholds, while gait speed also met the minimal clinically important difference. A six-week core stabilization program can thus improve gait speed and reduce the external knee adduction moment, which is tied to disease progression. Increased functional scores post-intervention indicate an important clinical improvement. Core stabilization training is a safe and potentially effective treatment option for this population.
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Lee TS, Liu HC, Lee SP, Kao YW. Balance factors affecting the quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2022; 78:1628. [PMID: 35402743 PMCID: PMC8991087 DOI: 10.4102/sajp.v78i1.1628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background Knee osteoarthritis (OA) affects the quality of life (QOL) and balance control of elderly people; our study explored the balance factors that affected the QOL in patients with knee OA. Objectives To determine the balance factors that affected the QOL of patients with knee OA who attended general clinics. Method A total of 30 healthy controls and 60 patients with mild-to-moderate bilateral knee OA, all aged 55–75 years, were enrolled in our cross-sectional study. All participants were interviewed; the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey was used to assess their QOL in eight dimensions, and the Balance Master System was used to evaluate their balance control according to six parameters. Descriptive statistics were used to reduce the data; an independent t-test determined differences between the two groups, and a multiple regression analysis was undertaken to establish associations between variables from the balance control test and SH36 physical and mental health components. The level of statistical significance was set at 5%. Results In the OA group, significant negative correlations were observed between sway velocity and the physical health component (p = 0.003) and between sway velocity and the mental health component (p = 0.006). Thus, sway velocity had a major impact on the QOL of patients with knee OA. Conclusions The sway velocity at the centre of gravity in balance control was a crucial factor for determining the QOL of patients with bilateral knee OA. Clinical implications Sway velocity is a key factor affecting the QOL and may provide a basis to formulate preventive actions and design treatment goals for patients with knee OA.
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- Tian-Shyug Lee
- Graduate Institute, Faculty of Business Administration, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute, Faculty of Business Administration, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute, Faculty of Business Administration, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute, Faculty of Business Administration, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Shen CL, Watkins BA, Kahathuduwa C, Chyu MC, Zabet-Moghaddam M, Elmassry MM, Luk HY, Brismée JM, Knox A, Lee J, Zumwalt M, Wang R, Wager TD, Neugebauer V. Tai Chi Improves Brain Functional Connectivity and Plasma Lysophosphatidylcholines in Postmenopausal Women With Knee Osteoarthritis: An Exploratory Pilot Study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 8:775344. [PMID: 35047525 PMCID: PMC8761802 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.775344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Objective: A pre/post pilot study was designed to investigate neurobiological mechanisms and plasma metabolites in an 8-week Tai-Chi (TC) group intervention in subjects with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: Twelve postmenopausal women underwent Tai-Chi group exercise for 8 weeks (60 min/session, three times/week). Outcomes were measured before and after Tai Chi intervention including pain intensity (VAS), Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), plasma metabolites (amino acids and lipids), as well as resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI, 10 min, eyes open), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI, 12 min), and structural MRI (4.5 min) in a subgroup. Clinical data was analyzed using paired t-tests; plasma metabolites were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests; and rs-fMRI data were analyzed using seed-based correlations of the left and right amygdala in a two-level mixed-effects model (FSL software). Correlations between amygdala-medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) connectivity and corresponding changes in clinical outcomes were examined. DTI connectivity of each amygdala was modeled using a Bayesian approach and probabilistic tractography. The associations between neurobiological effects and pain/physical function were examined. Results: Significant pre/post changes were observed with reduced knee pain (VAS with most pain: p = 0.018; WOMAC-pain: p = 0.021; BPI with worst level: p = 0.018) and stiffness (WOMAC-stiffness, p = 0.020), that likely contributed to improved physical function (WOMAC-physical function: p = 0.018) with TC. Moderate to large effect sizes pre/post increase in rs-fMRI connectivity were observed between bilateral mPFC and the amygdala seed regions (i.e., left: d = 0.988, p = 0.355; right: d = 0.600, p = 0.282). Increased DTI connectivity was observed between bilateral mPFC and left amygdala (d = 0.720, p = 0.156). There were moderate-high correlations (r = 0.28–0.60) between TC-associated pre-post changes in amygdala-mPFC functional connectivity and pain/physical function improvement. Significantly higher levels of lysophosphatidylcholines were observed after TC but lower levels of some essential amino acids. Amino acid levels (alanine, lysine, and methionine) were lower after 8 weeks of TC and many of the lipid metabolites were higher after TC. Further, plasma non-HDL cholesterol levels were lower after TC. Conclusion: This pilot study showed moderate to large effect sizes, suggesting an important role that cortico-amygdala interactions related to TC have on pain and physical function in subjects with knee osteoarthritis pain. Metabolite analyses revealed a metabolic shift of higher lyso-lipids and lower amino acids that might suggest greater fatty acid catabolism, protein turnover and changes in lipid redistribution in response to TC exercise. The results also support therapeutic strategies aimed at strengthening functional and structural connectivity between the mPFC and the amygdala. Controlled clinical trials are warranted to confirm these observed preliminary effects.
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- Chwan-Li Shen
- Department of Pathology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Center of Excellence for Integrative Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Center of Excellence for Translational Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Center of Excellence for Integrative Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Center of Excellence for Translational Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Department of Laboratory Sciences and Primary Care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Department of Psychiatry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Center of Excellence for Integrative Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Department of Medical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Center of Excellence for Integrative Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Center of Excellence for Translational Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Center of Excellence for Integrative Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Clinical Research Institute, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Center of Excellence for Integrative Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Center of Excellence for Integrative Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States
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- Center of Excellence for Integrative Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Center of Excellence for Translational Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States.,Garrison Institute on Aging, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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Alumona CJ, Adegoke BOA. Contributions of pain intensity, body mass index and balance to physical function in individuals with bilateral knee osteoarthritis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/21679169.2020.1718203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Chiedozie J. Alumona
- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Flowers DW, Brewer W, Mitchell K, Ellison J. Why are we neglecting the core muscles in patients with knee osteoarthritis? A narrative review of the literature. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2021.1907947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Daniel W. Flowers
- Program in Physical Therapy, LSU Health-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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- School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas, USA
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- School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas, USA
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- School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas, USA
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Casaña J, Calatayud J, Silvestre A, Sánchez-Frutos J, Andersen LL, Jakobsen MD, Ezzatvar Y, Alakhdar Y. Knee Extensor Muscle Strength Is More Important Than Postural Balance for Stair-Climbing Ability in Elderly Patients with Severe Knee Osteoarthritis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18073637. [PMID: 33807414 PMCID: PMC8037849 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18073637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease which damages articular cartilage. In its severe stages, it results in impairments in balance and muscle strength loss, which affect daily life activities such as walking or climbing stairs. This study sought to investigate associated factors with stair-climbing ability in this population, with special interest in measuring the relevance of postural balance for this task. Forty-four patients scheduled to undergo unilateral total knee arthroplasty were assessed. Timed up and go test, stair ascent–descent test, three different isometric strength tests (knee flexion, knee extension and hip abduction), active knee extension and flexion range of movement and static postural balance assessment were evaluated. Spearman’s correlation coefficients and multiple linear regression analysis determined the strength of association between the different variables and stair-climbing time. No significant association between the stair-climbing time and static balance was found. Significant associations were found between stair-climbing time and timed up and go (r = 0.71; p < 0.0001) and maximal knee extensor strength (r = –0.52; p = 0.0003). One-year increase in age was associated with 0.15 s (95% CI 0.00 to 0.30) slower stair-climbing time. In conclusion, muscle strength is more important than postural balance for stair-climbing ability in this population.
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- José Casaña
- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.C.); (Y.E.)
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.S.-F.); (Y.A.)
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- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.C.); (Y.E.)
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.S.-F.); (Y.A.)
- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; (L.L.A.); (M.D.J.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinic Hospital of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Valencia University, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.S.-F.); (Y.A.)
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; (L.L.A.); (M.D.J.)
- Sport Sciences, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark
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- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; (L.L.A.); (M.D.J.)
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- Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.C.); (Y.E.)
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.S.-F.); (Y.A.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.S.-F.); (Y.A.)
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Association of polypharmacy with postural instability and impaired balance in community-dwelling older adults in Turkey. MARMARA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.5472/marumj.869538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Li AK, Pedoia V, Tanaka M, Souza RB, Ma CB, Li X. Six-month post-surgical elevations in cartilage T1rho relaxation times are associated with functional performance 2 years after ACL reconstruction. J Orthop Res 2020; 38:1132-1140. [PMID: 31788845 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The current study looks to: (i) investigate postural stability following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, as assessed by Y-Balance Test, by comparing single-leg balance of the injured limb against those of controls and the uninjured limb; (ii) analyze the relationship between postural stability symmetry with localized cartilage matrix changes and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Bilateral knee MRI of 36 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction were performed before surgery, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years, postoperatively. Postural stability was evaluated based on Y-Balance Test at 1 and 2 years. ACL patients were also split into three groups based on postural stability symmetry at 2 years and symmetry thresholds associated with elevated risks of lower extremity injury. Voxel-based relaxometry employing analysis of covariance was used to analyze localized differences in cartilage composition at all time-points (using quantitative magnetic resonance [MR] T1ρ and T2 mapping) between the three groups. The ACL patients displayed no significant deficits in postural stability. Compared with symmetric patients, those with asymmetric postural stability at 2 years had significantly prolonged cartilage T1ρ-indicating deterioration of the cartilage matrix-specifically in the injured knee's medial tibia as early as 6-month post-reconstruction. Prolonged T1ρ in asymmetric patients persisted up to 2 years, where the group also reported worse KOOS. Our results demonstrate an association between early stages of cartilage matrix deterioration and postural stability symmetry that may manifest in elevated lower extremity injury risk and worse patient-reported outcomes. Quantitative MR, in combination with local analysis performed with voxel-based relaxometry, is a tool to further study this relationship. © 2019 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 38:1132-1140, 2020.
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- Alan K Li
- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, California
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, California
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, California
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, UCSF, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, California
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Psychometric properties and domains of postural control tests for individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review. Int J Rehabil Res 2020; 43:102-115. [PMID: 32282571 DOI: 10.1097/mrr.0000000000000403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA) commonly demonstrate impaired postural control. We aimed to systematically review psychometric properties of tests that assess postural control in people with knee OA and secondly, to determine domains of postural control measured by these tests. PubMed, CINAHL, Embase and Web of Science databases were searched to January 2019. Two independent review authors screened references according to eligibility criteria. The Consensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments were used to evaluate study methodological quality. Postural control tests identified from included studies were assessed to determine postural control constructs using the Systems Framework for Postural Control identifying nine domains. Following the screening of 2643 references, five cross-sectional studies and one longitudinal study (n = 408) were included. Four studies evaluated reliability, validity or responsiveness of three clinical measures: Community Balance and Mobility Scale, Star Excursion Balance Test and Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment. Two assessed reliability or validity of a force platform. Results showed that evidence for reliability, validity and responsiveness of all these postural measures is limited. The most common domain of postural control assessed was 'static stability'. No study used measures that evaluated all nine postural control domains. Our results highlight limited investigation of psychometric properties specific to postural control in knee OA. The few existing ones have limitations regarding psychometric robustness and completeness regarding different domains of postural control. Future research should focus on verifying the quality of existing tools to evaluate postural control in knee OA for research and clinical purposes.
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Ye J, Simpson MW, Liu Y, Lin W, Zhong W, Cai S, Zou L. The Effects of Baduanjin Qigong on Postural Stability, Proprioception, and Symptoms of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Med (Lausanne) 2020; 6:307. [PMID: 31998728 PMCID: PMC6966958 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2019.00307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a common disease affecting a large number of old individuals worldwide. This study aimed to explore the effects of Baduanjin Qigong in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: Fifty participants with knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 25) or a control group (n = 25). Participants in the experimental group received Baduanjin Qigong training for 12 weeks, with three sessions per week lasting 40 min per session. Participants in the control group did not receive any additional physical training. All of participants completed outcome (proprioception, postural stability, and functional ability) assessments at three time points (baseline, Week 8, 12). Results: Proprioception and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index function were statistically improved at eighth and 12th week of the intervention in the Baduanjin Qigong group (p < 0.05), while the control group did not have any significant changes. For postural stability at the anterior-posterior direction with eyes closed, Baduanjin Qigong group showed significant improvement compared to controls after the 12 weeks of intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Regular Baduanjin Qigong practice helped the improvement of knee joint proprioception and postural stability, and reduction of pain, stiffness, and functional impairments of old adults with knee osteoarthritis. Well-designed randomized controlled trials with long-term assessment are needed. The trial was registered in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR-IOR-16010042). URL: http://www.chictr.org.cn/hvshowproject.aspx?id=10550.
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- Jiajia Ye
- Department of Rehabilitation Assessment, Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Kinesiology and Program in Neuroscience, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, United States
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Assessment, Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- Fujian Provincial Rehabilitation Industrial Institution, Fuzhou, China
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- Exercise and Mental Health Laboratory, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Affective and Social Cognitive Science, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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Northon S, Boivin K, Laurencelle L, Hagemeister N, de Guise JA. Quantification of joint alignment and stability during a single leg stance task in a knee osteoarthritis cohort. Knee 2018; 25:1040-1050. [PMID: 30415977 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2018.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis alters joint stability but its kinematics during functional weight-bearing tasks remain unclear. We propose and validate an assessment technique for the quantification of knee alignment and stability in patients during a short single leg stance task. METHODS Three-dimensional knee kinematics were acquired non-invasively from 31 knee osteoarthritis patients (subdivided as moderate or severe) and 15 asymptomatic individuals during six short single-leg stance tasks. Data of participants achieving ≥3 trials were retained. From flexion-extension signals, a data treatment method compared the average between-trial root-mean-square error (RMSE) across trial triplets, and the average within-trial range of movement (RoM) for two data windows. From secondary knee motions (ab/adduction and int/external rotations, anteroposterior and mediolateral translations), we extracted measures characterizing alignments (mean), largest deviations (maximum, minimum), and extent of micro-adjustments (RoM, length of knee excursion). Their sensitivity to disease and severity was determined using an ANOVA, and between-trial repeatability using ICC2,3. RESULTS Ninety-four percent of patients achieved ≥3 trials. The retained trial triplet and window reduced the RMSE (2.15 to 1.54) and RoM (4.9° to 1.77°) for flexion-extension. Mean, minimum, and maximum measures were sensitive to disease for anteroposterior translations, and to severity for ab/adduction (P < 0.05). High repeatability was found for those measures (ICC ≥0.84). RoM and length of knee excursion, although sensitive to disease for anteroposterior translations, had lower ICC. CONCLUSION The proposed technique is feasible and exposed measures of knee alignment sensitive to knee osteoarthritis, for instance, an anterior femoral shift and an increased adduction malalignment with greater severity.
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- Stéphane Northon
- Département des sciences de l'activité physique de l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 3351, boul. des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G9A 5H7, Canada; Groupe de recherche sur les affections neuro-musculo-squelettiques, 3351, boul. des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G9A 5H7, Canada
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- Département des sciences de l'activité physique de l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 3351, boul. des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G9A 5H7, Canada; Groupe de recherche sur les affections neuro-musculo-squelettiques, 3351, boul. des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G9A 5H7, Canada.
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- Département des sciences de l'activité physique de l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 3351, boul. des Forges, Trois-Rivières, Québec G9A 5H7, Canada
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- Laboratoire en imagerie et orthopédie, Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, 900, rue Saint-Denis, Pavillon R, Montréal, Québec H2X 0A9, Canada; École de technologie supérieure, Département de génie de la production automatisée, 1100, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, Québec H3C 1K3, Canada
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- Laboratoire en imagerie et orthopédie, Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, 900, rue Saint-Denis, Pavillon R, Montréal, Québec H2X 0A9, Canada; École de technologie supérieure, Département de génie de la production automatisée, 1100, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, Québec H3C 1K3, Canada
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Suzuki Y, Iijima H, Tashiro Y, Kajiwara Y, Zeidan H, Shimoura K, Nishida Y, Bito T, Nakai K, Tatsumi M, Yoshimi S, Tsuboyama T, Aoyama T. Development of a questionnaire survey to evaluate lower limb function of patients with knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol 2018; 37:3115-3123. [PMID: 30091087 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-018-4229-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Revised: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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This study aimed to develop a self-questionnaire index relevant to lower limb functional assessment reflecting clinical symptoms and activity restrictions associated with activities of daily living (ADL) for patients with knee osteoarthritis. This cross-sectional study enrolled patients with knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren/Lawrence grade ≥ 1). Participants evaluated clinical symptoms and activity restrictions using self-reported questionnaires. Radiographic evaluation, knee joint range of motion (ROM), and lower limb muscle strength were assessed. Associations between clinical symptoms, activity restrictions, and knee and hip joint function were evaluated using multiple and logistic regression analysis. Overall, 142 participants were included in the final analysis. Patients with knee pain while rising from a chair had lower knee and hip extension strength (knee extension β = - 0.28; 95% confidence interval (CI), - 0.41 to - 0.14; P < 0.0001; hip extension β = - 0.26; 95% CI, - 0.42 to - 0.08; P = 0.0034), and restricted knee extension ROM (odds ratio [OR] = 2.17; 95% CI, 1.02-4.63; P = 0.041). Patients with knee pain during stair climbing, turning or who were unable to stand on one leg without external support had reduced hip abduction muscle strength (β = - 0.17; 95% CI, - 0.27 to - 0.07; P = 0.0008). Patients with knee pain while rising from a chair or stepping showed more severe knee joint degeneration on radiographic evaluation (OR = 3.26; 95% CI, 1.11-10.91; P = 0.03). The self-questionnaire index reflected clinical symptoms and activity restrictions associated with ADL and was significantly associated with lower limb function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
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- Yusuke Suzuki
- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
- Department of System Design Engineering, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
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Postural stability and risk of falls per decade of adult life – a pilot study. ANTHROPOLOGICAL REVIEW 2018. [DOI: 10.2478/anre-2018-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A gradual loss of function in the balance system may begin in the fourth decade of life. The effects of this process become visible in old age, when problems with postural stability contribute to falls, making it an important social problem. Early detection of this dysfunction is essential for minimizing the risk of age-related falls, one of the main causes of hospitalization or even death in older adults.
The aim of this study was to evaluate somatic factors that may result in the deterioration in postural stability and determine the age range in which the first changes in stability occur. The study included healthy non-sporting adults aged from 20 to 70 years. Four tests based on the Biodex Balance System were used to determine static postural stability, dynamic postural stability, risk of falling and stability limits.
The obtained results showed that dysfunctions of dynamic balance appeared significantly earlier than static balance dysfunctions, i.e. as early as at 50 years of age, and then gradually increased. Higher BMI and the percentage and absolute fat content significantly increased the risk of falls and also adversely affected the results of dynamic stability tests.
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Cultural Factors Influencing Osteoarthritis Care in Asian Communities: A Review of the Evidence. J Community Health 2018; 43:816-826. [PMID: 29468518 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-018-0470-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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With the prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) increasing internationally, there is a need to study the impact of this disease on culturally diverse populations. Individuals of Asian descent make up more than 60% of the world population, yet comprehensive information on the cultural factors that impact OA care is not available. Scoping review methodology using directed content analysis was employed to identify and analyze existing research on OA care for Asians. A categorization matrix was developed using the six care areas from the OA clinical practice guidelines along with an additional three non-clinical areas (cross-cultural adaptation of clinical tools; psychological well-being; family systems and informal care) identified in an initial scan resulting in a total of nine OA care areas to guide initial coding. A full scoping review was conducted across five databases resulting in 656 abstracts screened. All text was coded using the categorization matrix and resulting subthemes were identified. A total of 74 articles were analyzed with 23 subthemes identified across the nine categories. Four new perspectives emerged to support OA care for Asian populations: (1) the importance of family and peer assistance, (2) the importance of culturally specific activities, (3) distrust in western medicine, and (4) impact of positive coping mechanisms on health appraisals. While Asians are more susceptible to knee and hand OA because of their cultural lifestyle factors (e.g. squatting for chores, hygiene and religious activities), and traditional beliefs on OA management (e.g. traditional diet, topical oils, physical therapy), many do not present themselves for conventional treatments (e.g. surgery) until all traditional treatments are exhausted. The results suggest that cultural factors influence the uptake of OA management practices among Asians. Greater awareness of these cultural factors may improve diagnosis, treatment, and management of OA among Asian patients.
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Exercise on balance and function for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2018; 22:76-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Liu C, Wan Q, Zhou W, Feng X, Shang S. Factors associated with balance function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: An integrative review. Int J Nurs Sci 2017; 4:402-409. [PMID: 31406784 PMCID: PMC6626142 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2017.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2017] [Revised: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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This integrative review is to identify the factors associated with balance function in patients with knee osteoarthritis and explore the relationship between these factors and balance function. Osteoarthritis commonly occurs in elderly people. Patients with knee osteoarthritis have balance impairment, and maintaining knee stability is important for such patients to prevent accidental injuries caused by falling. Therefore, it is important to clarify the factors related to balance function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The PubMed, Science Direct, CINAHL, Ovid, ProQuest, CNKI, WanFang databases were searched, and relevant articles published up to December 2015 were included. Twenty articles were included in the analysis. Age, gender, dominant limb, foot length, knee alignment, diurnal variation, and meniscus tears were the non-modifiable factors, whereas body mass index, knee pain, muscle strength, joint range of motion, severity, and cognitive loading were the modifiable factors. Knee sleeve and custom-molded insoles showed protective effects against knee osteoarthritis.
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, PR China
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Huang KH, Hsieh RL, Lee WC. Pain, Physical Function, and Health in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis. Rehabil Nurs 2017; 42:235-241. [DOI: 10.1002/rnj.234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Sambamoorthi U, Shah D, Zhao X. Healthcare burden of depression in adults with arthritis. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res 2017; 17:53-65. [PMID: 28092207 PMCID: PMC5512931 DOI: 10.1080/14737167.2017.1281744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2016] [Accepted: 01/10/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Arthritis and depression are two of the top disabling conditions. When arthritis and depression exist in the same individual, they can interact with each other negatively and pose a significant healthcare burden on the patients, their families, payers, healthcare systems, and society as a whole. Areas covered: The primary objective of this review is to summarize, identify knowledge gaps and discuss the challenges in estimating the healthcare burden of depression among individuals with arthritis. Electronic literature searches were performed on PubMed, Embase, EBSCOhost, Scopus, the Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar to identify relevant studies. Expert Commentary: Our review revealed that the prevalence of depression varied depending on the definition of depression, type of arthritis, tools and threshold points used to identify depression, and the country of residence. Depression exacerbated arthritis-related complications as well as pain and was associated with poor health-related quality of life, disability, mortality, and high financial burden. There were significant knowledge gaps in estimates of incident depression rates, depression attributable disability, and healthcare utilization, direct and indirect healthcare costs among individuals with arthritis.
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- Usha Sambamoorthi
- a Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy , School of Pharmacy, West Virginia University , Morgantown , WV , USA
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- a Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy , School of Pharmacy, West Virginia University , Morgantown , WV , USA
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- a Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy , School of Pharmacy, West Virginia University , Morgantown , WV , USA
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Hsieh RL, Lee WC. Clinical effects of lateral wedge arch support insoles in knee osteoarthritis: A prospective double-blind randomized study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e3952. [PMID: 27399068 PMCID: PMC5058797 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000003952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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We compared the short-term efficacy of rigid versus soft lateral wedge arch support (LWAS) insoles for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), as assessed using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) system, through a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial.Participants who fulfilled the combined radiographic and clinical criteria for knee OA, as defined by the American College of Rheumatology, were randomly prescribed 1 pair of rigid or soft LWAS insoles. Body functions and structures were evaluated according to Kellgren-Lawrence scores, the Foot Posture Index, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale scores, the pain-pressure threshold, postural stability, dynamic balance, and fall risk; activities and participation were assessed according to 10-m fast speed walking, stair climbing and chair rising times, and Chronic Pain Grade questionnaire responses; and knee OA-related health status was evaluated using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale scores, the pain-pressure threshold, physical activity, balance, Chronic Pain Grade questionnaire responses, and the KOOS were recorded before treatment and at 1-, 2-, and 3-month follow-ups.We enrolled 90 participants, 70 women and 20 men, with mean ages of 60.6 ± 10.8 and 63.1 ± 10.8 years in the rigid and soft LWAS insole groups, respectively. Repeated-measures analysis of covariance revealed significant time × group effect improvements in pain (P = 0.008 for the KOOS), stair ascent time (P = 0.003), daily living function (P = 0.003 for the KOOS), sports and recreation function (P = 0.012 for the KOOS), and quality of life (P = 0.021 for the KOOS) in the soft LWAS insole group.Patients with knee OA who used soft LWAS insoles for a short term showed more significant improvement than did those who used rigid LWAS insoles in pain, physical activity, daily living function, sports and recreation function, and quality of life, which belong to the body functions and structures and the activities and participation components in the ICF scheme.
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- Ru-Lan Hsieh
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
- Correspondence: Ru-Lan Hsieh, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shin-Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, No.95, Wen Chang Rd, Shih Lin District, Taipei 11101, Taiwan (e-mail: )
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Postural Stability in Osteoarthritis of the Knee and Hip: Analysis of Association With Pain Catastrophizing and Fear-Avoidance Beliefs. PM R 2015; 8:618-28. [PMID: 26578431 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2015.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2015] [Revised: 11/01/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Persons with knee osteoarthritis (OA) are at risk of having sensations of instability and sometimes experience buckling. The instability has been associated with psychosocial dysfunction, such as fear of movement, and impaired physical functioning. A high degree of fear of movement is positively correlated with avoidance in other conditions. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the relationship between postural stability, the degree of pain catastrophizing, and fear-avoidance beliefs in subjects with knee and hip OA. DESIGN Descriptive, cross-sectional study. SETTING Four primary health care centers. SUBJECTS Eighty subjects with knee or combined knee and hip OA. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Postural stability was evaluated using the Multi-Directional Functional Reach Test (MDFRT), and a battery of self-reports was used to assess the following aspects: pain catastrophizing (Pain Catastrophizing Scale), fear-avoidance beliefs (Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia [TSK-11] and the Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire), pain (visual analog scale), disability (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index [WOMAC]), and self-efficacy (Chronic Pain Self-Efficacy Scale [CPSS]). RESULTS The correlation analysis showed that scores on the MDFRT were negatively associated with scores on the TSK-11 for activity avoidance (r = -0.54; P < .001) and positively associated with the scores on the CPSS for coping (r = 0.59; P < .001). The scores for the MDFRT to the right and the total WOMAC were negatively associated (r = -0.61, P <.001). The scores for the MDFRT to the left were positively associated with the CPSS scores for coping (r = 0.64, P < .001). The scores for the MDFRT forward were predicted by CPSS and TSK-11 scores (28.9% of variance), as well as activity avoidance, avoidance of physical activity, helplessness (34.7% of variance), and CPSS pain coping (34.3% of variance). CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that pain catastrophizing and fear-avoidance beliefs are related with postural stability in subjects with knee and hip OA. Postural stability is negatively correlated with pain catastrophizing and TSK activity avoidance. Thus, based on these results, psychosocial factors should be taken into consideration in the assessment and treatment of patients with hip and knee OA.
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Lawson T, Morrison A, Blaxland S, Wenman M, Schmidt CG, Hunt MA. Laboratory-based measurement of standing balance in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2015; 30:330-42. [PMID: 25735929 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2014] [Revised: 02/13/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laboratory-based measurement of standing balance is used to assess postural control in people with and without pathology, including knee osteoarthritis. However, no summary of available data has been reported in this patient population. This study aimed to summarize available data and testing methods for individuals with knee osteoarthritis. METHODS Medline (OvidSP and PubMed), Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science were searched from 1994 to October 25, 2014 to identify studies containing a quantifiable measure of standing balance. Methodological quality was assessed using a modified 17-item Downs & Black quality index. Studies scoring <50% were eliminated. FINDINGS The search strategy initially yielded 1523 unique papers; 21 met all inclusion and quality assessment criteria. The variables measured in three or more of the 21 papers were anteroposterior centre of pressure (COP) velocity, mediolateral COP velocity, mean COP velocity, anteroposterior range of COP, mediolateral range of COP, anteroposterior COP standard deviation, mediolateral COP standard deviation, COP path length, COP area, Biodex anteroposterior score, Biodex mediolateral score, and overall Biodex score. In general, people with knee osteoarthritis exhibited worse standing balance compared to healthy controls. However, there remained much discrepancy in testing procedures across studies. INTERPRETATION These findings indicate that people with knee osteoarthritis exhibit altered postural control. However, no conclusions could be made on the differences between radiographic severities. That said, these findings provide an opportunity for future researchers and clinicians to compare their findings with the currently published data.
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- Tyler Lawson
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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Stensdotter AK, Bjerke J, Djupsjöbacka M. Postural sway in single-limb and bilateral quiet standing after unilateral total knee arthroplasty. Gait Posture 2015; 41:769-73. [PMID: 25755019 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2014] [Revised: 01/30/2015] [Accepted: 02/13/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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AIM To investigate whether total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was associated with stability in single-limb stance and whether reduced stability in single-limb stance was associated with increased postural sway in bilateral quiet standing. METHODS 3D kinematics for center of mass was used to assess postural sway in 23 subjects with TKA and 23 controls. Tests included bilateral quiet standing with and without vision and on a compliant surface, and single-limb stance. RESULTS 30% of the subjects in the TKA group were unable to maintain single-limb stance for 20s on any leg. Of the 70% in the TKA group able to stand on one leg, mean sway velocity in the medio-lateral direction was marginally higher for the prosthetic side (p=.02), but no differences were found between the TKA and the control group in single-limb stance. Performance in bilateral quiet standing was similar in TKA-subjects, able as well as unable to stand on one leg, and controls. Reduced quadriceps strength in the contralateral leg, higher BMI, and older age predicted failure to maintain single-limb stance. CONCLUSION In subjects able to stand on one leg, performance was considered comparable between the prosthetic and contralateral side and between groups. Inability to stand on one leg did not affect postural sway in bilateral quiet standing. The results suggest that inability to maintain single-limb stance is explained by reduced physical capacity rather than the knee condition in itself. The present study emphasizes the importance of physical activity to improve strength and functional capacity.
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- Ann-Katrin Stensdotter
- Department of Community Medicine & Rehabilitation Physiotherapy, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden; Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Education & Social Work, Sør-Trøndelag University College, Trondheim, Norway.
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- Department of Community Medicine & Rehabilitation Physiotherapy, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden; Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Education & Social Work, Sør-Trøndelag University College, Trondheim, Norway
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- Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Department of Occupational and Public Health Sciences, University of Gävle, Sweden
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Effect of intra-articular hyaluronic injection on postural stability and risk of fall in patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis. ScientificWorldJournal 2014; 2014:815184. [PMID: 25136689 PMCID: PMC4090518 DOI: 10.1155/2014/815184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2014] [Accepted: 06/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Knee osteoarthritis is a common cause of disability which influences the quality of life. It is associated with impaired knee joint proprioception, which affects postural stability. Postural stability is critical for mobility and physical activities. Different types of treatment including nonsurgical and surgical are used for knee osteoarthritis. Hyaluronic acid injection is a nonsurgical popular treatment used worldwide. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the effect of hyaluronic acid injections on postural stability in individuals with bilateral knee osteoarthritis. Fifty patients aged between 50 and 70 years with mild and moderate bilateral knee osteoarthritis participated in our study. They were categorized into treatment (n = 25) and control (n = 25) groups. The treatment group received five weekly hyaluronic acid injections for both knees, whereas the control group did not receive any treatment. Postural stability and fall risk were assessed using the Biodex Stability System and clinical “Timed Up and Go” test. All the participants completed the study. The treatment group showed significant decrease in postural stability and fall risk scores after five hyaluronic acid injections. In contrast, the control group showed significant increase. This study illustrated that five intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections could significantly improve postural stability and fall risk in bilateral knee osteoarthritis patients. This trial is registered with: NCT02063373.
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Khalaj N, Abu Osman NA, Mokhtar AH, Mehdikhani M, Wan Abas WAB. Balance and risk of fall in individuals with bilateral mild and moderate knee osteoarthritis. PLoS One 2014; 9:e92270. [PMID: 24642715 PMCID: PMC3958479 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0092270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2013] [Accepted: 02/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Balance is essential for mobility and performing activities of daily living. People with knee osteoarthritis display impairment in knee joint proprioception. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate balance and risk of fall in individuals with bilateral mild and moderate knee osteoarthritis. Sixty subjects aged between 50 and 70 years volunteered in this study. They were categorized into three groups which were healthy (n = 20), mild (n = 20) and moderate (n = 20) bilateral knee osteoarthritis groups. Dynamic and static balance and risk of fall were assessed using Biodex Stability System. In addition, Timed Up and Go test was used as a clinical test for balance. Results of this study illustrated that there were significant differences in balance (dynamic and static) and risk of fall between three groups. In addition, the main (most significant) difference was found to be between healthy group and moderate group. Furthermore, on clinical scoring of balance, the “Timed Up and Go” test, all three groups showed significant difference. In conclusion, bilateral knee osteoarthritis impaired the balance and increased the risk of fall, particularly in people with moderate knee osteoarthritis.
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- Nafiseh Khalaj
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Sport Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Kumar D, Swanik CB, Reisman DS, Rudolph KS. Individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis show neuromuscular adaptation when perturbed during walking despite functional and structural impairments. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2013; 116:13-23. [PMID: 24072409 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00244.2013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Neuromuscular control relies on sensory feedback that influences responses to changing external demands, and the normal response is for movement and muscle activation patterns to adapt to repeated perturbations. People with knee osteoarthritis (OA) are known to have pain, quadriceps weakness, and neuromotor deficits that could affect adaption to external perturbations. The aim of this study was to analyze neuromotor adaptation during walking in people with knee OA (n = 38) and controls (n = 23). Disability, quadriceps strength, joint space width, malalignment, and proprioception were assessed. Kinematic and EMG data were collected during undisturbed walking and during perturbations that caused lateral translation of the foot at initial contact. Knee excursions and EMG magnitudes were analyzed. Subjects with OA walked with less knee motion and higher muscle activation and had greater pain, limitations in function, quadriceps weakness, and malalignment, but no difference was observed in proprioception. Both groups showed increased EMG and decreased knee motion in response to the first perturbation, followed by progressively decreased EMG activity and increased knee motion during midstance over the first five perturbations, but no group differences were observed. Over 30 trials, EMG levels returned to those of normal walking. The results illustrate that people with knee OA respond similarly to healthy individuals when exposed to challenging perturbations during functional weight-bearing activities despite structural, functional, and neuromotor impairments. Mechanisms underlying the adaptive response in people with knee OA need further study.
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- Deepak Kumar
- Interdisciplinary Program in Biomechanics and Movement Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
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