P360 PHYSICAL FUNCTION AND PROPERTIES OF QUADRICEPS FEMORIS MUSCLE IN MEN WITH AND WITHOUT KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease, known as the most common cause of difficulty walking in older adults and subsequently is associated with slow walking. Functional decline, increased risk of falls and the presence of pain are, in many studies, related to the muscle weakness caused by osteoarthritis especially weakness of the quadriceps muscles. Many studies have shown that the strength of the quadriceps femoris muscle can affect gait, by improving or weakening it. Kinesio Tape is a physiotherapeutic technique, which reduces pain and increases muscular strength by irritating the skin receptors.AIM: This study aimed to verify if the application of Kinesio Tape on quadriceps femoris muscle increases gait speed while decreasing the time needed to accomplish the 10-meter walk test in patients with knee osteoarthritis and also in subjects without knee osteoarthritis.METHOD: In this study, we observed the change of gait speed with the help of the 10-meter walk test before, one day and three days after the application of Kinesio Tape in quadriceps femoris muscle. We compared the results of the time needed to perform the 10-meter walk in two groups. In the first group, the Patients group, participated 102 out-patients with a clinical diagnosis of primary knee osteoarthritis, while in the second group, the Control group, participated 73 subjects with a main excluding criterion a clinical diagnosis of primary knee osteoarthritis.RESULTS: Our results indicated that there was a significant decrease of time needed to perform the 10-meter walk test in both groups three days after application of Kinesio Tape on quadriceps femoris muscle. However, there was not a significant change one day after the application of Kinesio Tape compared before its application in both groups.CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicated that there was a significant decrease in time needed to accomplish the 10-meter walk test. Kinesio Tape is a technique that can be used especially when changing walking stereotypes is a long-term goal of the treatment.

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Quadriceps femoris muscle function prior and after total knee arthroplasty in women with knee osteoarthritis

Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy ◽

10.1007/s00167-011-1808-2 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 20 (10) ◽

pp. 2017-2025 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Doris Vahtrik ◽

Helena Gapeyeva ◽

Herje Aibast ◽

Jaan Ereline ◽

Tatjana Kums ◽

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Keyword(s):

Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Knee Arthroplasty ◽

Muscle Function ◽

Quadriceps Femoris ◽

Quadriceps Femoris Muscle ◽

Total Knee ◽

Femoris Muscle

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Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Function Characteristics in Women With Early Knee Osteoarthritis: A 2-Year Exercise Therapy Study

International Journal of Rehabilitation Research ◽

10.1097/00004356-200908001-00126 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 32 ◽

pp. S97-S98

Author(s):

Liis Lamson ◽

Ann Tamm ◽

Helena Gapeyeva ◽

Jaan Ereline ◽

Mati Pääsuke

Keyword(s):

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Exercise Therapy ◽

Muscle Function ◽

Quadriceps Femoris ◽

Quadriceps Femoris Muscle ◽

Femoris Muscle

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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Volitional Exercise for Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Multiple-Patient Case Report

Physical Therapy ◽

10.2522/ptj.20060123 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 87 (8) ◽

pp. 1064-1077 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Sara R Piva ◽

Edward A Goodnite ◽

Koichiro Azuma ◽

Jason D Woollard ◽

Bret H Goodpaster ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Physical Function ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Muscle Atrophy ◽

Quadriceps Femoris ◽

Patient Case ◽

Quadriceps Femoris Muscle ◽

Lean Muscle Mass ◽

Femoris Muscle

Background and Purpose: Muscle atrophy is common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a viable treatment for muscle atrophy, there is no evidence about the use of NMES in patients with RA. The purposes of this multiple-patient case report are: (1) to describe the use of NMES applied to the quadriceps femoris muscles in conjunction with an exercise program in patients with RA; (2) to report on patient tolerance and changes in lean muscle mass, quadriceps femoris muscle strength (force-producing capacity), and physical function; and (3) to explore how changes in muscle mass relate to changes in quadriceps femoris muscle strength, measures of physical function, and patient adherence.Case Description: Seven patients with RA (median age=61 years, range=39–80 years) underwent 16 weeks of NMES and volitional exercises. Lean muscle mass and strength of the quadriceps femoris muscle and physical function were measured before and after treatment.Outcomes: One patient did not tolerate the NMES treatment, and 2 patients did not complete at least half of the proposed treatment. Patients who completed the NMES and volitional exercise program increased their lean muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function.Discussion: Because of the small sample, whether NMES combined with exercises is better than exercise alone or NMES alone could not be determined. However, the outcomes from this multiple-patient case report indicate that NMES is a viable treatment option to address muscle atrophy and weakness in patients with RA. Strategies to increase tolerance and adherence to NMES are warranted.

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