Effects of an Exercise Therapy Targeting Knee Kinetics on Pain, Function, and Gait Kinetics in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine the effects of yoga exercises combined with medial-thrust gait (YogaMT) on lower-extremity kinetics, pain, and function in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis, compared to knee-strengthening exercises and treadmill walking.
Results Summary
The YogaMT group showed a significant reduction in knee adduction moment, while all groups improved in pain and function. The intervention may reduce medial knee load in the short term, but long-term outcomes require further study.
Population
Patients with medial knee osteoarthritis (n=59).
Effective Dosage
12 supervised sessions (frequency not specified).
Duration
Intervention duration not explicitly stated, but follow-up was at 1 month.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
exercise therapy comprising yoga exercises and medial-thrust gait (YogaMT) | decrease | knee adduction moment | patients with medial knee osteoarthritis | - | experienced a significant reduction | #1 |
exercise therapy comprising yoga exercises and medial-thrust gait (YogaMT) | decrease | pain | patients with medial knee osteoarthritis | - | showed significant improvement | #2 |
exercise therapy comprising yoga exercises and medial-thrust gait (YogaMT) | increase | function | patients with medial knee osteoarthritis | - | showed significant improvement | #3 |
knee-strengthening group performed quadriceps- and hamstring-strengthening exercises | decrease | pain | patients with medial knee osteoarthritis | - | showed significant improvement | #4 |
knee-strengthening group performed quadriceps- and hamstring-strengthening exercises | increase | function | patients with medial knee osteoarthritis | - | showed significant improvement | #5 |
treadmill walking group practiced normal treadmill walking | decrease | pain | patients with medial knee osteoarthritis | - | showed significant improvement | #6 |
treadmill walking group practiced normal treadmill walking | increase | function | patients with medial knee osteoarthritis | - | showed significant improvement | #7 |
YogaMT | decrease | medial knee load | patients with knee osteoarthritis | - | may reduce | #8 |
In this study, the effects of an exercise therapy comprising yoga exercises and medial-thrust gait (YogaMT) on lower-extremity kinetics, pain, and function in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis were investigated. Fifty-nine patients were randomly allocated to three treatment groups: (a) the YogaMT group practiced yoga exercises and medial thrust gait, (b) the knee-strengthening group performed quadriceps- and hamstring-strengthening exercises, and (c) the treadmill walking group practiced normal treadmill walking in 12 supervised sessions. The adduction and flexion moments of the hip, knee, and ankle; pain intensity; and 2-min walking test were assessed before and after treatment and at 1-month follow-up. The YogaMT group experienced a significant reduction in knee adduction moment. All groups showed significant improvement in pain and function. The YogaMT may reduce medial knee load in patients with knee osteoarthritis in the short term. A larger clinical trial is required to investigate the long-term outcomes of this intervention.