Effects of gait retraining associated with muscle strengthening in knee osteoarthritis: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knee osteoarthritis is a prevalent condition worldwide that leads to pain and limits daily living activities. Among the treatment approaches, gait retraining strategies have been studied in recent years, and exercise therapy is considered a core treatment for knee osteoarthritis. However, studies addressing gait retraining associated with a lower limb strengthening program are scarce. In this way, the objective of this protocol is to present a randomized clinical trial protocol that aims to investigate the effects of gait retraining in toe-out associated with knee and hip muscle strengthening and an educational program in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Methods

Fifty-six subjects will be recruited. Gait kinematics, muscle torque, and physical function via the W

SUBMITTER: Castro RQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12523199 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature