A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: evaluating the efficacy of isokinetic muscle strengthening training in improving knee osteoarthritis outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease. The primary pathological manifestations of KOA include articular cartilage degeneration, joint space narrowing, and osteophyte formation, leading to a spectrum of symptoms, including joint pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, diminished muscle strength, and severe disability. We aimed to utilize a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of isokinetic muscle strengthening training (IMST) as a rehabilitation treatment for KOA in lowland areas.

Methods

The study conducted a comprehensive search of the CNKI, WanFang Data, VIP Database, PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE (1946-), Cochrane Library, Embase, and CBM databases. The databases were conducted from establishing each database to September 31, 2024. The studies

SUBMITTER: Guo W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11762536 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature