Reduction of Knee osteoarthritis pain through quadriceps strengthening exercises: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis

Abstract

Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints due to damaged cartilage. This disease is chronic and progressive and a burden for the patient. Until now, there is still controversy about the role of these exercises to reduce joint pain. Therefore the researchers conducted a literature study on the effectiveness of quadriceps muscle strengthening exercises. This research method uses a systematic literature review, a method of collecting literature through PubMed and Google Scholar. Then an assessment of the eligibility of the journal to answer a questions that are the focus of this research. The journal is based on clinical trials of knee osteoarthritis with experimental and observational research designs. This research showed significant and higher improvements than respondents who used standard therapy such as taking drugs and physiotherapy. Additional therapies such as quadriceps strengthening exercises can be the first alternative option in a osteoarthritis therapy program.