Isometric Quadriceps Exercises for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Knee Joint Position Flexion versus Extension.

Alaattin Sengul Melek Gunes Yavuzer Ozal Keles Ayse Nur Tunali Deniz Tuncer

Published in: Rehabilitation research and practice (2022)

. It is possible to obtain positive results with quadriceps isometric exercises to reduce pain and joint stiffness and increase physical function in patients with knee OA. However, exercises performed in knee extension were found to be more effective in reducing joint stiffness.

Keyphrases

knee osteoarthritis
resistance training
body composition
high intensity
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
anterior cruciate ligament
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
total knee arthroplasty
spinal cord