Resistance Training for Osteoarthritis Pain and Function
Author Information
Author(s): Lim Jaehyun, Choi Ahyoung, Kim Byeonggeun
Primary Institution: Nambu University
Hypothesis
Does resistance training improve pain, strength, and function in patients with osteoarthritis?
Conclusion
Resistance training effectively improves pain, strength, and function in patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis.
Supporting Evidence
- Resistance training showed a moderate effect on reducing pain (SMD: −0.48).
- Strength improvements were moderate (SMD: 0.4) across all groups.
- Function improvements were also moderate (SMD: −0.56) in patients with knee and hip OA.
- Both knee and hip OA patients benefited from resistance training.
- Effects were significant across various intervention durations.
Takeaway
Doing strength exercises can help people with arthritis feel less pain and move better.
Methodology
This systematic review and meta-analysis included randomized controlled trials comparing resistance training to no resistance training in osteoarthritis patients.
Potential Biases
Many studies lacked blinding and random allocation, which may lead to bias.
Limitations
The review excluded surgical patients and did not analyze the relationship between outcomes and factors like age, sex, and BMI.
Participant Demographics
Participants' average age ranged from 53.8 to 71.05 years, with a BMI range from 23.9 to 33.9.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.01
Confidence Interval
CI: −0.65~−0.47
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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