Efficacy of lower limb strengthening exercises based on different muscle contraction characteristics for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

While strengthening exercises are recommended for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) treatment, the optimal type of muscle contraction remains unclear, with current research showing conflicting results. This network meta-analysis (NMA) aims to evaluate the efficacy of lower limb strengthening exercises based on different muscle contraction characteristics for KOA patients and provide clinical references.

Methods

We conducted the NMA following the PRISMA-NMA. A comprehensive search of five databases (PubMed, Web of Science, CENTRAL, Embase, and SPORTDiscus) up to August 2024 identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating lower limb strengthening exercises in KOA patients. Control groups included receiving usual care, only providing health education, or no interve

SUBMITTER: Ding X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11461219 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature