Group-based cycling improves gait and alleviates symptoms of mild-to-moderate knee OA .
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The effects of group cycling on gait and pain-related disability in individuals with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2012 Dec;42(12):985-95. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2012.3813. Epub 2012 Aug 2Exclusive Author Interview
Dr. Salacinski discusses the effect of group based cycling in patients with mild to moderate knee OA
37 individuals with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis were randomized to determine the effect of group-based cycling. Participants were allocated to either 12 weeks of stationary cycling, or to a control group where they were encouraged to continue physical activity as normal. Outcomes of interest were improvement in pain, lower-body muscle strength, and self-reported pain, stiffness, function, and knee-related QoL. The results after 12 weeks indicated that cycling increased preferred walking speed, pain after walking, and subscales of pain, stiffness, and activities of daily living throughout three self-reported instruments. Improvement in muscle strength did not differ significantly between groups after 12 weeks.
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