Association between ankle torque and performance-based tests, self-reported pain, and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Cristiano Carvalho Gláucia Helena Gonçalves Luiz Fernando Approbato Selistre Marina Petrella Tatiana de Oliveira Sato Paula Regina Mendes da Silva Serrão Stela Marcia Mattiello

Published in: Archives of rheumatology (2023)

Ankle torque plays an important role in functional performance. Thus, ankle torque deficit, especially eccentric plantar flexor and dorsiflexor torques, may exert a negative influence on stair climbing performance in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Keyphrases

knee osteoarthritis
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
resistance training
body composition