Comparison of the knee muscles isometric strength and functional performance between healthy and knee arthritis men
| Author | afshin keyhanfar | en |
| Author | N Broushak | en |
| Issued Date | 2017-07-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: The risk of arthritis increases with age. Knee arthritis causes pain and inflammation of this joint. These side effects can possibly affect muscle strength and performance. Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the knee flexor and extensor muscles isometric strength and functional performance between healthy and knee arthritis men. Methods: This case-control study was conducted in Isfahan (2015) on knee arthritis male patients (case group, n=22) and healthy male (control group, n=22). The isometric strength of knee flexor and extensor muscles was measured by dynamometer. Functional ability was assessed with using stair ascending and descending, 5 time sit-to-stand and timed up and go tests. Data were analyzed by independent t test. Findings: Mean age of patients and control groups were 52.6±6.27 and 49.8±4.19, respectively. The knee flexor and extensor muscles strength in patients was significantly less than healthy peoples (P< 0.001). Functional performance of patients in stair ascending and descending (P=0.001), 5 time sit-to-stand (P< 0.001) and timed up and go (P | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| Keyword | Isometric strength | en |
| Keyword | Flexor muscles | en |
| Keyword | Extensor muscles | en |
| Keyword | Functional performance | en |
| Keyword | Knee arthritis | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Comparison of the knee muscles isometric strength and functional performance between healthy and knee arthritis men | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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