Review ArticleReview

Land-based Exercise for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Metaanalysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

MARLENE FRANSEN and SARA McCONNELL
The Journal of Rheumatology June 2009, 36 (6) 1109-1117; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.090058

REFERENCES

  1. 1.↵
    1. Davis MA,
    2. Ettinger WH,
    3. Neuhaus JM,
    4. Mallon KP
    . Knee osteoarthritis and physical functioning: evidence from the NHANES 1 epidemiologic followup study. J Rheumatol 1991;18:591–8.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  2. 2.↵
    1. Guccione AA,
    2. Felson DT,
    3. Anderson JJ,
    4. et al
    . The effects of specific medical conditions on the functional limitations of elders in the Framingham study. Am J Public Health 1994;84:351–8.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  3. 3.↵
    1. Minor MA,
    2. Hewett JE,
    3. Webel RR,
    4. Dreisinger TE,
    5. Kay DR
    . Exercise tolerance and disease related measures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol 1988;15:905–11.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  4. 4.↵
    1. Philbin EF,
    2. Groff GD,
    3. Ries MD,
    4. Miller TE
    . Cardiovascular fitness and health in patients with end-stage osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum 1995;38:799–805.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  5. 5.↵
    1. Cooper C
    . Occupational activity and the risk of osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol 1995;22:10–2.
    OpenUrl
  6. 6.
    1. Kujala UM,
    2. Kettunen J,
    3. Paananen H,
    4. et al
    . Knee osteoarthritis in former runners, soccer players, weight lifters, and shooters. Arthritis Rheum 1995;38:539–46.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  7. 7.
    1. McAlindon TE,
    2. Wilson PW,
    3. Aliabadi P,
    4. Weissman B,
    5. Felson DT
    . Level of physical activity and the risk of radiographic and symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in the elderly: The Framingham Study. Am J Med 1999;106:151–7.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  8. 8.
    1. Rangger C,
    2. Klestil T,
    3. Gloetzer W,
    4. Kemmler G,
    5. Benedetto KP
    . Osteoarthritis after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Am J Sports Med 1995;23:240–4.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  9. 9.
    1. Slemenda C,
    2. Brandt KD,
    3. Heilman DK,
    4. et al
    . Quadriceps weakness and osteoarthritis of the knee. Ann Intern Med 1997;127:97–104.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  10. 10.↵
    1. Zhang Y,
    2. Glynn RJ,
    3. Felson D
    . Musculoskeletal disease research: should we analyze the joint or the person? J Rheumatol 1996;23:1130–4.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  11. 11.↵
    1. Roddy E,
    2. Zhang W,
    3. Doherty M,
    4. et al
    . Evidence-based recommendations for the role of excercise in the management of the hip or knee — The MOVE consensus. Rheumatology 2005;44:67–73.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  12. 12.↵
    1. Zhang W,
    2. Moskositz RW,
    3. Nuki G,
    4. et al
    . OARSI recommendations for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis. Part II: OARSI evidence-based, expert consensus guidelines. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2008;16:137–62.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  13. 13.↵
    1. Baker KR,
    2. Nelson ME,
    3. Felson DT,
    4. Layne JE,
    5. Sarno R,
    6. Roubenoff R
    . The efficacy of home-based progressive strength training in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. J Rheumatol 2001;28:1655–65.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  14. 14.↵
    1. Bautch J,
    2. Malone D,
    3. Vailas A
    . Effects of exercise on knee joints with osteoarthritis: a pilot study of biologic markers. Arthritis Care Res 1997;10:48–55.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  15. 15.↵
    1. Bennell KL,
    2. Hinman RS,
    3. Metcalf BR,
    4. et al
    . Efficacy of physiotherapy management of knee joint osteoarthritis: a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial. Ann Rheum Dis 2005;64:906–12.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  16. 16.↵
    1. Deyle GD,
    2. Henderson NE,
    3. Matekel RL,
    4. Ryder MG,
    5. Garber MB,
    6. Allison SC
    . Effectiveness of manual physical therapy and exercise in osteoarthritis of the knee. A randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 2000;132:173–81.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  17. 17.↵
    1. Ettinger WH,
    2. Burns R,
    3. Messier SP,
    4. et al
    . A randomized trial comparing aerobic exercise and resistance exercise with a health education program in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. The Fitness Arthritis and Seniors Trial (FAST). JAMA 1997;277:25–31.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  18. 18.↵
    1. Foley A,
    2. Halbert J,
    3. Hewitt T,
    4. Crotty M
    . Does hydrotherapy improve strength and physical function in patients with osteoarthritis — a randomised controlled trial comparing a gym based and a hydrotherapy based strengthening programme. Ann Rheum Dis 2003;62:1162–7.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  19. 19.↵
    1. Fransen M,
    2. Crosbie J,
    3. Edmonds J
    . Physical therapy is effective for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled clinical trial. J Rheumatol 2001;28:156–64.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  20. 20.↵
    1. Fransen M,
    2. Nairn L,
    3. Winstanley J,
    4. Lam P,
    5. Edmonds J
    . The Physical Activity for Osteoarthritis Management (PAFORM) study. A randomised controlled clinical trial evaluating hydrotherapy and Tai Chi classes. Arthritis Rheum 2007;57:407–14.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  21. 21.↵
    1. Gur H,
    2. Cakin N,
    3. Akova B,
    4. Okay E,
    5. Kucukoglu S
    . Concentric versus combined concentric-eccentric isokinetic training: effects on functional capacity and symptoms in patients with osteoarthrosis of the knee. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2002;83:308–16.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  22. 22.↵
    1. Hay EM,
    2. Foster NE,
    3. Thomas E,
    4. et al
    . Effectiveness of community physiotherapy and enhanced pharmacy review for knee pain in people aged over 55 presenting to primary care: pragmatic randomized trial. BMJ 2006;333:995.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  23. 23.↵
    1. Hopman-Rock M,
    2. Westhoff M
    . The effects of a health educational and exercise program for older adults with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. J Rheumatol 2000;27:1947–54.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  24. 24.↵
    1. Huang M-H,
    2. Lin Y-S,
    3. Yang R-C,
    4. Lee C-L
    . A comparison of various therapeutic exercises on the functional status of patients with knee osteoarthritis. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2003;32:398–406.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  25. 25.↵
    1. Huang M-H,
    2. Yang R-C,
    3. Lee C-L,
    4. Chen T-W,
    5. Wang M-C
    . Preliminary results of integrated therapy for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum 2005;53:812–20.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  26. 26.↵
    1. Hughes SL,
    2. Seymour RB,
    3. Campbell R,
    4. Pollak N,
    5. Huber G,
    6. Sharma L
    . Impact of the Fit and Strong intervention on older adults with osteoarthritis. The Gerontologist 2004;44:217–28.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  27. 27.↵
    1. Keefe FJ,
    2. Blumenthal J,
    3. Baucom D,
    4. et al
    . Effects of spouse-assisted coping skills and exercise training in patients with osteoarthritic knee pain: a randomized controlled study. Pain 2004;110:539–49.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  28. 28.↵
    1. Kovar PA,
    2. Allegrante JP,
    3. MacKenzie CR,
    4. Peterson MG,
    5. Gutin B,
    6. Charlson ME
    . Supervised fitness walking in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. A randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 1992;116:529–34.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  29. 29.↵
    1. Maurer BT,
    2. Stern AG,
    3. Kinossian B,
    4. Cook KD,
    5. Schumacher HR
    . Osteoarthritis of the knee: isokinetic quadriceps exercise versus an educational intervention. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 1999;80:1293–9.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  30. 30.↵
    1. Messier SP,
    2. Loeser RF,
    3. Miller GD,
    4. et al
    . Exercise and dietary weight loss in overweight and obese older adults with knee osteoarthritis: The Arthritis, Diet and Activity Promotion Trial (ADAPT). Arthritis Rheum 2004;50:1501–10.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  31. 31.
    1. Milkesky AE
    . Weight training does not increase strength but may slow progression in OA patients. Arthritis Rheum 2006;55:690–9.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  32. 32.↵
    1. Minor MA,
    2. Hewett JE,
    3. Webel RR,
    4. Anderson SK,
    5. Kay DR
    . Efficacy of physical conditioning exercise in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum 1989;32:1396–405.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  33. 33.↵
    1. O’Reilly SC,
    2. Muir KR,
    3. Doherty M
    . Effectiveness of home exercise on pain and disability from osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomised controlled trial. Ann Rheum Dis 1999;58:15–9.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  34. 34.↵
    1. Peloquin L,
    2. Bravo G,
    3. Gauthier P,
    4. Lacombe G,
    5. Billiard J-S
    . Effects of a cross-training exercise program in persons with osteoarthritis of the knee. A randomized controlled trial. J Clin Rheumatol 1999;5:126–36.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  35. 35.↵
    1. Petrella RJ,
    2. Bartha C
    . Home based exercise therapy for older patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial. J Rheumatol 2000;27:2215–21.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  36. 36.↵
    1. Quilty B,
    2. Tucker M,
    3. Campbell R,
    4. Dieppe P
    . Physiotherapy, including quadriceps exercises and patellar taping, for knee osteoarthritis with predominant patello-femoral joint involvement: randomized controlled trial. J Rheumatol 2003;30:1311–7.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  37. 37.↵
    1. Rogind H,
    2. Bibow-Nielsen B,
    3. Jensen B,
    4. Moller HC,
    5. Frimodt-Moller H,
    6. Bliddal H
    . The effects of a physical training program on patients with osteoarthritis of the knees. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 1998;79:1421–7.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  38. 38.↵
    1. Schilke JM,
    2. Johnson GO,
    3. Housh TJ,
    4. O’Dell JR
    . Effects of muscle-strength training on the functional status of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Nursing Res 1996;45:68–72.
    OpenUrlCrossRef
  39. 39.↵
    1. Song R,
    2. Lee E-O,
    3. Lam P,
    4. Bae S-C
    . Effects of Tai Chi exercise on pain, balance, muscle strength, and perceived difficulties in physical functioning in older women with osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial. J Rheumatol 2003;30:2039–44.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  40. 40.↵
    1. Talbot LA,
    2. Gaines JM,
    3. Huynh TN,
    4. Metter EJ
    . A home-based pedometer-driven walking program to increase physical activity in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee: a preliminary study. J Am Geriatr Soc 2003;51:387–92.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  41. 41.↵
    1. Thomas KS,
    2. Muir KR,
    3. Doherty M,
    4. Jones A,
    5. O’Reilly SC,
    6. Bassey EJ
    . Home based exercise programme for knee pain and knee osteoarthritis: randomised controlled trial. BMJ 2002;325:752–7.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  42. 42.↵
    1. Thorstensson CA,
    2. Roos EM,
    3. Petersson IF,
    4. Ekdahl C
    . Six-week high-intensity exercise program for middle-aged patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskel Disord 2005;6:27.
    OpenUrlCrossRef
  43. 43.↵
    1. Topp R,
    2. Woolley S,
    3. Hornyak J,
    4. Khuder S,
    5. Kahaleh B
    . The effect of dynamic versus isometric resistance training on pain and functioning among adults with osteoarthritis of the knee. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2002;83:1187–95.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  44. 44.↵
    1. van Baar ME,
    2. Dekker J,
    3. Oostendorp RA,
    4. et al
    . The effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: a randomized clinical trial. J Rheumatol 1998;25:2432–9.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  45. 45.↵
    1. Mikesky AE,
    2. Mazzuca SA,
    3. Brandt KD,
    4. Perkins SM,
    5. Damush T,
    6. Lane KA
    . Effects of strength training on the incidence and progression of knee osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum 2006;55:690–9.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  46. 46.↵
    1. Cohen J
    . Statistical power analysis for the behavioural sciences, rev ed. New York: New York Academic; 1977.
  47. 47.↵
    1. Bjordal JM,
    2. Ljunggren AE,
    3. Klovning A,
    4. Slordal L
    . Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors, in osteoarthritic knee pain: meta-analysis of randomised placebo controlled trials. BMJ 2004;329:1317–20.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  48. 48.↵
    1. Woodard CM,
    2. Berry MJ
    . Enhancing adherence to prescribed exercise: structured behavioral interventions in clinical exercise programs. J Cardiopulm Rehabil 2001;21:201–9.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  49. 49.↵
    1. Tugwell P,
    2. Shea B
    . Evidence-based rheumatology. London: BMJ Books; 2004.
Back to top

In this issue

Print
Download PDF
Article Alerts
Email Article
Citation Tools

 Request Permissions

Save to my folders

Jump to section