Effectiveness of three modes of kinetic-chain exercises on quadriceps muscle strength and thigh girth among individuals with knee osteoarthritis

Effectiveness of three modes of kinetic-chain exercises on quadriceps muscle strength and thigh girth among individuals with knee osteoarthritis

Abstract Background The study was designed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of 12-week open, closed and combined kinetic-chain exercises (OKCE, CKCE and CCE) on quadriceps muscle strength and thigh girth of patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Method The randomized clinical trial involve...

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Main Authors: Oladapo Michael Olagbegi, Babatunde Olusola Adegoke, Adesola Christiana Odole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AboutScience Srl 2017-07-01
Series:Archives of Physiotherapy
Subjects:
Exercise therapy
Muscle strength
Quadriceps muscle
Knee osteoarthritis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40945-017-0036-6

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