Hip abductor strengthening in patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally osteoarthritis of the knee is a leading cause of disability. Hip abductor strength and activation are essential for maintaining postural balance during transfers and are related to joint loading and progression during weight-bearing activities. Strength deficits in the hip abductors might cause a reduction in the lower extremity force generation, thereby causing stress on the medial tibiofemoral joint. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the effectiveness of hip abductor strengthening on knee joint loading, knee pain and functional outcome measures in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Methods

Database such as Scopus, PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) database and PEDro were reviewed to recognize the trial

SUBMITTER: Thomas DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9241212 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature