The Effects of Resistance Training on Pain, Strength, and Function in Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Pain is the most common symptom of osteoarthritis (OA), and it leads to functional decline, such as decreased mobility and limitations in activities of daily living, which leads to difficulties in social participation, increased social isolation, and economic burden. Muscle weakness can be a cause of OA symptoms. The purpose was to analyze the effects of resistance training on improving pain, strength, and function in OA and to analyze the effects by intervention duration and joint. Methods: The study search was conducted on 14 September 2024, and the period of study inclusion covered studies available in the databases from their inception to the search date. The databases used were PubMed, CHINAL, Cochrane Library, and Embase. Inclusion criteria were s

SUBMITTER: Lim J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11676110 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature