Publications by authors named "Lindsay Slater Hannigan"
Ischemic Preconditioning Improves Hip Abductor Strength and Power in Patients with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis.
J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study explored the impact of ischemic preconditioning (IC) on hip abductor strength and power in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis (KOA), involving a sample of 10 participants.
- Results indicated that after a single IC session, there were significant improvements in hip abductor strength (isokinetic peak torque) and power for the affected limb, while the unaffected limb also showed some strength gains.
- The findings suggest that IC is a promising and safe method to enhance muscle function in KOA patients and should be further researched as an additional therapeutic option.