Muscle strength, muscle balance, physical function and plasma interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels in elderly women with knee osteoarthritis (OA)

2011 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 322-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.L.A.S. Santos ◽  
W.F. Gomes ◽  
D.S. Pereira ◽  
D.M.G. Oliveira ◽  
J.M.D. Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Muscle Balance

scholarly journals Muscle strength but not functional capacity is associated with plasma interleukin-6 levels of community-dwelling elderly women

2008 ◽  
Vol 41 (12) ◽  
pp. 1148-1153 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.M.G. Oliveira ◽  
F.M.S. Narciso ◽  
M.L.A.S. Santos ◽  
D.S. Pereira ◽  
F.M. Coelho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Community Dwelling

scholarly journals Effects of a therapeutic exercises program associated with pompage technique on pain, balance and strength in elderly women with knee osteoarthritis

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Ihana Thaís Guerra de Oliveira Gondim ◽  
Amanda Bruto da Costa Torres ◽  
Amanda Telino Baudel de Lacerda ◽  
Danielle Queiroz Kühni Fernandes ◽  
Moisés Costa do Couto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Postural Balance ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Knee Extensor ◽  
Peak Torque ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Therapeutic Exercise ◽  
Therapeutic Exercises

Abstract Introduction: Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) affects mainly elderly, being characterized by arthralgia, stiffness and strength and balance deficits. Scientific evidence suggests beneficial effects of exercise therapy on these changes, but lacks detailed protocols. In addition, there were published studies on effects of therapeutic exercise associated with pompage that were not located. Objective: To investigate the effects of a therapeutic exercise program associated with pompage on pain, balance and muscle strength in elderly women with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: A randomized pilot clinical trial that included 22 women (60 - 80 years) diagnosed with knee OA, randomized and allocated by simple raffle into two groups: intervention and control. Intervention group (strengthening and balance exercises and knee pompage) performed two sessions per week for 12 weeks. The control group received educational lectures, they were evaluated before and after 12 weeks: arthralgia- subscale pain of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index questionnaire (WOMAC); postural stability- postural balance protocol by Biodex Balance SD and muscle strength- concentric peak torque of the knee extensor by isokinetic dynamometer. The Independent Student t test was used for intergroup analysis. Results: The intervention group compared with the control showed better results for the outcomes pain, balance and muscle strength after 12 weeks. However, the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05) for levels of antero-posterior oscillation (DM -0.28, 95% CI -0.54 a -0.02; p = 0.035) and global oscillation (DM -0.36, 95% CI -0.68 a -0.04; p = 0.028). Conclusion: The intervention had a positive effect on postural balance in elderly women with knee osteoarthritis.

scholarly journals Change in Muscle Strength Explains Accelerated Decline of Physical Function in Older Women With High Interleukin-6 Serum Levels

2002 ◽  
Vol 50 (12) ◽  
pp. 1947-1954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Ferrucci ◽  
Brenda W. J. H. Penninx ◽  
Stefano Volpato ◽  
Tamara B. Harris ◽  
Karen Bandeen-Roche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
Serum Levels

scholarly journals Influence of Isometric Exercise Combined With Electromyostimulation on Inflammatory Cytokine Levels, Muscle Strength, and Knee Joint Function in Elderly Women With Early Knee Osteoarthritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunhee Park ◽  
Sukyung Min ◽  
Si-Hwa Park ◽  
Jaehyun Yoo ◽  
Yong-Seok Jee
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Inflammatory Cytokine ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Isometric Exercise ◽  
Knee Function ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Knee Oa ◽  
Cytokine Levels

Background and Objectives: Muscle strengthening exercise is suggested to beneficial for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and electrical muscular stimulation is reported to be effective in improvement of muscle strength. This study examined whether isometric exercise combined with whole body-electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) can improve serum cytokine levels, muscle strength, and knee function in elderly women with early knee OA.Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled study included 75 participants assigned into three groups: the control group (CON), isometric exercise group (ISOM), and isometric exercise and electromyostimulation group (ISOM + EMS). The two exercise groups performed their respective programs for 8 weeks, 3 days a week, 30 min a day. The main exercises for both groups were performed continuously during the 20 min in an alternation of a 6-s contraction with a 4-s break. At pre- and post-intervention, anthropometric variables, muscle strength, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), and blood sampling for biomarkers including interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, C-reactive protein, and resistin were performed.Results: All variables at pre-intervention showed no significant differences among the three groups. However, there were significant differences between groups for body composition, muscle strength, KOOS subscale scores, and biomarkers. ISOM + EMS group resulted in a significant reduction in body weight, fat mass, fat percentage, inflammatory cytokine levels, and increased muscle strength. An ISOM + EMS group had the best KOOS score among all groups.Conclusion: Isometric exercise combined with WB-EMS resulted in the best overall improvements in knee function and alleviating the pain and symptoms of patients with early knee OA. Further, reduced levels of inflammatory cytokines were observed. These non-pharmacologic, non-invasive interventions should be considered by healthcare specialists for elderly patients with early knee OA.

scholarly journals Comparison of whole-body vibration training, strength training and health education on physical function and neuromuscular function of individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhangqi Lai ◽  
Seullee Lee ◽  
Yiyang Chen ◽  
Lin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Neuromuscular Function ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Isokinetic Muscle Strength

Abstract Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is among the most common osteoarthritis diseases that affect adults older than 65 years old. Impaired neuromuscular function contributes to the development and/or progression of KOA. As a new modality in strength training, whole-body vibration (WBV) training is considered in the management of KOA. However, the inconsistent results of previous studies dampened the enthusiasm for the clinical application of WBV.Methods Eligible participants with KOA were randomly allocated to WBV, strength training (ST) and health education (HE) groups. Finally, 57 participants completed the intervention and measurements. The participants in each group were encouraged to perform the WBV training, similar strength training or health education program. These supervised interventions were performed three times per week for 8 weeks. Physical function was assessed with Timed Up and Go (TUG) and 6-min Walk Distance tests. Neuromuscular function was measured with isokinetic muscle strength and proprioception. Results All variables of physical function and neuromuscular function failed to change significantly among three groups. However, compared with the baseline, the time of TUG and isokinetic muscle strength improved significantly only in WBV group. Conclusion WBV training has been recommended for strength training in elderly people and patients with musculoskeletal diseases. The 8-week WBV training under the protocol of our study was not superior to ST and HE. Hence, more clinical studies are required in the future to develop an optimal training protocol.

The Effect of Patellar height by using Insall Salvati Index on Pain, Function, Muscle Strength and Postural Stability in Patients with Primary Knee Osteoarthritis

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pinar Doruk Analan ◽  
Hulya Ozdemir
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Patellar Height ◽  
Knee Oa ◽  
American College Of Rheumatology ◽  
Isokinetic Muscle Strength ◽  
The Mean

Purpose: The Insall-Salvati Index (ISI) is the ratio of the patellar tendon length to the length of the patella. This ratio is the most commonly used method for evaluating patellar placement and patellofemoral imbalance. The position of the patella is important for the knee joint function and also biomechanics. The abnormal position of the patella may lead to patellofemoral malalignment and instability. Herein, we aimed to analyze the relationship between the ISI and pain, physical function, muscle strength, fall risk and postural stability in patients with primary knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: 62 sympthomatic knees of 45 patients (aged between 40 -75 years) who were suffering from the primary knee OA according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria were included retrospectively in the study. Patients with stages II and III osteoarthritis according to the Kellgren-Lawrence (K/L) radiological grading system were included. The ISI was measured on the lateral knee radiograph in a 30° flexed posture. Visual Analogue scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) and Lequesne indexes were recorded for evaluating pain and function. Tetrax Interactive Balance System was used to assess fall risk and postural stability. Isokinetic muscle strength measurements of quadriceps and hamstrings were recorded at the constant angular velocities of 60 and 180°/sec. Results: The mean age of the study population was 58.52 ±8.01 years. Th The frequency of the patellar situation types were as follows; patella alta; 15 (24.2%), patella baja; n=2(3.2%), normal patellar height; n=45(72.6%). The mean ISI was found 1.19 ±0.17 on the right side and 1.18±0.16 on the left side. There was not any significant correlation between the ISI and VAS, WOMAC and Lequesne indexes, postural stability scores and isokinetic measurements (r<0.3, p>0.05). Conclusions: In primary knee OA, the ISI may not have an effect on pain, physical function, fall risk, postural stability, and isokinetic muscle strength.

scholarly journals Aquatic Physical Therapy for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Results of a Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

2007 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rana S Hinman ◽  
Sophie E Heywood ◽  
Anthony R Day
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Knee Oa ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Background and Purpose Aquatic physical therapy is frequently used in the management of patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA), yet there is little research establishing its efficacy for this population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of aquatic physical therapy on hip or knee OA. Subjects A total of 71 volunteers with symptomatic hip OA or knee OA participated in this study. Methods The study was designed as a randomized controlled trial in which participants randomly received 6 weeks of aquatic physical therapy or no aquatic physical therapy. Outcome measures included pain, physical function, physical activity levels, quality of life, and muscle strength. Results The intervention resulted in less pain and joint stiffness and greater physical function, quality of life, and hip muscle strength. Totals of 72% and 75% of participants reported improvements in pain and function, respectively, compared with only 17% (each) of control participants. Benefits were maintained 6 weeks after the completion of physical therapy, with 84% of participants continuing independently. Discussion and Conclusion Compared with no intervention, a 6-week program of aquatic physical therapy resulted in significantly less pain and improved physical function, strength, and quality of life. It is unclear whether the benefits were attributable to intervention effects or a placebo response.

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