Hip strength, quadriceps strength and dynamic balance are lower in people with unilateral knee osteoarthritis compared to their non-affected limb and asymptomatic controls.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is insufficient literature on multi-directional hip strength differences and dynamic balance between people with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and healthy controls.

Objective

In people with unilateral KOA, determine if hip/knee strength and dynamic balance differs (i) between sides, and (ii) compared to controls.

Methods

Thirty-six participants (17 women; 65.5 ± 8.9 years) with unilateral KOA and 36 age- and sex-matched controls were included in a cross-sectional study. Outcomes included hip strength, quadriceps strength, and dynamic balance (three directions) during the Star Excursion Balance Test. Mixed ANOVA analysis was completed to investigate differences between Limbs and Groups. Mean differences (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculate

SUBMITTER: Hislop A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9772797 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature