Impact of low-load blood flow restriction training on knee osteoarthritis pain and muscle strength: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The effectiveness of low-load blood flow restriction training (LL-BFRT) in alleviating symptoms in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) remains inconclusive. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to comprehensively assess the effects of LL-BFRT compared to conventional resistance training on pain, muscle strength, and functional capacity in individuals with KOA.

Data sources

PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, EBSCO, Scopus, and Cochrane trails were searched.

Study selection

We included randomized controlled trials involving patients with KOA, in which the intervention group underwent LL-BFRT.

Data extraction

Literature quality and risk of bias were assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale and the Cochrane Risk-of-Bias T

SUBMITTER: Lin Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11955650 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature