Knee joint stabilization therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, controlled trial J. Knoop, J. Dekker, M. van der Leeden, M. van der Esch, C.A. Thorstensson, M. Gerritsen, R.E. Voorneman, W.F. Peter, M. de Rooij, S. Romviel, W.F. Lems, L.D. Roorda, M.P.M. Steultjens Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Volume 21, Issue 8, Pages 1025-1034 (August 2013) DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.012 Copyright © 2013 Osteoarthritis Research Society International Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Neuromuscular model. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2013 21, 1025-1034DOI: (10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.012) Copyright © 2013 Osteoarthritis Research Society International Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Example of knee stabilization exercise. Exercise: forward lunge step under sideways knee load by use of dyna band, emphasizing on neutral alignment of the knee: no valgus position (left photo) or varus position (right photo), but knee position in line with hip and ankle (centered photo). Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2013 21, 1025-1034DOI: (10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.012) Copyright © 2013 Osteoarthritis Research Society International Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 Flow chart. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2013 21, 1025-1034DOI: (10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.012) Copyright © 2013 Osteoarthritis Research Society International Terms and Conditions
Fig. 4 Patient-perceived training intensity (Borg-scale31) for control and experimental group separately. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2013 21, 1025-1034DOI: (10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.012) Copyright © 2013 Osteoarthritis Research Society International Terms and Conditions
Fig. 5 Outcomes on WOMAC, physical function (a) and NRS, pain severity (b) during study period for control and experimental group separately. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2013 21, 1025-1034DOI: (10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.012) Copyright © 2013 Osteoarthritis Research Society International Terms and Conditions