
Progressive resistance exercise may improve pain and function in women with knee OA

May 2015
Progressive resistance exercise may improve pain and function in women with knee OA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Progressive resistance exercise in women with osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil. 2015 Mar;29(3):234-43.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 female patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to undergo a progressive resistance exercise (PRE) program or to remain on the waiting list for physical therapy. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of PRE on women with knee osteoarthritis. A visual analogue pain scale, the Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis index, the Likert scale, and one-repetition ma...
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