Foot and Leg Muscle Weakness in People With Midfoot Osteoarthritis.

John B Arnold Jill HalsteadAndrew J GraingerAnne-Maree KeenanCatherine L HillAnthony C Redmond

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2021)

People with symptomatic midfoot OA demonstrate weakness in the foot and leg muscles compared to asymptomatic controls. Preliminary indications from this study suggest that strengthening of the foot and leg muscles may offer potential to reduce pain and improve function in people with midfoot OA.

Keyphrases

knee osteoarthritis
chronic pain
skeletal muscle
pain management
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