Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a musculoskeletal disorder that causes pain and increasing loss of function, resulting in reduced proprioceptive accuracy and balance. Therefore, the goal of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the effectiveness of balance training on pain and functional outcomes in knee OA. "PubMed", "Scopus", "Web of Science", "Cochrane", and "Physiotherapy Evidence Database" were searched for studies conducted between January 2000 and December 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Environ Res Public Health
November 2023
Athletic injuries are commonly implicated in the development of early osteoarthritic (EOA) changes in the knee. These changes have a significant impact on athletic performance, and therefore the early detection of EOA is paramount. The objective of the study is to assess the impact of different interventions on individuals with EOA, particularly focusing on recreational athletes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Treatment of pain and inflammation form the mainstay of osteoarthritis (OA) management. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), due to their inflammation-blocking mechanism, are a highly effective class of drugs for chronic pain and inflammation in OA. However, this comes at a cost of increased risk for multiple adverse effects, including gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiovascular side effects, and NSAID-induced nephrotoxicity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Clin Orthop Trauma
January 2022
The patellofemoral component of the knee joint is affected by a wide range of degenerative causes without involving the other parts of the knee. It is often the presenting pathology in early knee osteoarthritis and missed due to a variable presentation. Accurate examination and focused investigation can help with early diagnosis and guide treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Manual handling forms an important part of a health care worker's daily routine. Faulty techniques may result in musculoskeletal injuries in health workers and further injury to patients.
Objectives: In our study, we assessed the techniques of patient moving and handling by health care workers in our hospital.