SHORTS: The Role of Muscle Strengthening in Exercise Therapy for Knee OA #MinimumThreshold

Bartholdy C, Juhl C, Christensen R, Lund H, Zhang W, & Henriksen M. The Role of Muscle Strengthening in Exercise Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis of Randomized Trials. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 2017;1-13. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28438380 Bartholdy, C., Juhl, C., Christensen, R., Lund, H., Zhang, W., & Henriksen, M. (2017). SHORTS: The Role of Muscle Strengthening in Exercise Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis of Randomized Trials. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 1-13. Bartholdy, C., Juhl, C., Christensen, R., Lund, H., Zhang, W., & Henriksen, M. (2017). SHORTS: The Role of Muscle Strengthening in Exercise Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis of Randomized Trials. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 1-13. ACSM Guidelines for STRENGTH gains: Voluntary contraction versus an external load – equipment or free weights MINIMUM >40% 1RM corresponding to light or very light intensity 2-4 sets 8-12 repetitions To contraction failure OR exhaustion 2-3x/week KEY Takeaways: Knee extensor muscle strengthening vs other exercise types        -ACSM strengthening was found to be superior to non-ACSM strengthening        -No significant difference between the two with regards to pain or disability   Association between knee extensor strength gain and PAIN:       -Minimum 30% strength increase required to decrease pain         3. Association between knee extensor strength gain and DISABILITY:       -Minimum 40% strength increase required to decrease disability   Questions or comments? Find me here: Twitter: @jdaniels_DPT Facebook: Joe Daniels Email: [email protected] Enjoy! -------------------- If you like what you hear, consider Joining the Senior Rehab Project to get access to: Monthly Mastermind Meetup Newsletter Private FB Group Go to http://SeniorRehabProject.com/JOIN   *This podcast is sponsored by GREAT Seminars And Books. As a fan of SRP, YOU can get $25 off by using promo code: SRP25 at SeniorRehabProject.com/GREAT