Knee joint osteoarthritis Musculoskeletal Diseases Polyarthrosis
Conditions
Interventions
The 12 week aquatic exercise was specifically directed to improve quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength, power and muscle mass, and thus mobility. The control group did not receive any intervention
Sponsors
Kymenlaakso Central Hospital (Finland)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All 201 patients (women and men, aged 55 - 75 years) who, according to the physical therapy records of Kymenlaakso Central Hospital, had undergone unilateral knee replacement 4 - 18 months prior to the study were informed about the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Bilateral knee arthroplasty 2. Revision arthroplasty 3. Severe cardiovascular diseases 4. Dementia 5. Rheumatoid arthritis 6. Any major operation in either of the knees
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical functional and mobility difficulties were assessed by Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) questionnaire, and mobility limitation by 10-metre habitual walking speed and stair ascending time. Measured 2 - 3 days before and after the 12 weeks training period both in exercise and control groups. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee extensor (KEP) and flexor power (KFP) were assessed isokinetically, and thigh muscle cross-sectional area (LCSA) by computed tomography (CT). Measured 2 - 3 days before and after the 12 weeks training period both in exercise and control groups. | — |
Countries
Finland
Outcome results
None listed