Evaluation of vastus lateralis architecture and strength of knee extensors in middle-aged and older individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Jéssica Bianca AilyMarcos de NoronhaAline Castilho de AlmeidaMaria Gabriela PedrosoJamilly Gomes MacielAna Cláudia Mattiello-SverzutStela Marcia Mattiello

Published in: Clinical rheumatology (2019)

The presence of knee OA is associated with early muscular changes and seems to intensify these thigh changes that are similar to the effects of the aging process.

Keyphrases

knee osteoarthritis
physical activity
resistance training
total knee arthroplasty
community dwelling
soft tissue