Sensory-motor training versus resistance training among patients with knee osteoarthritis: randomized single-blind controlled trial.

Background: Osteoarthritis of the knee is defined as a progressive disease of the synovial joints and is characterized by failure of joint damage repair. The objective here was to compare the effectiveness of sensory-motor training versus resistance training among patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Design And Setting: Randomized, single-blinded controlled trial conducted at the outpatient service of the University of Santo Amaro.

Effectiveness of physical activity in reducing pain in patients with fibromyalgia: a blinded randomized clinical trial.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of muscle-strengthening exercises (MS) and a walking program (WA) in reducing pain in patients with fibromyalgia. Ninety women, 30-55 years of age, diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the American College of Rheumatology 1990 criteria, were randomized into 3 groups: WA Group, MS Group, and control group. Pain (visual analog scale) was evaluated as the primary outcome.