Journal
CLINICS IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Volume 26, Issue 3, Pages 445-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2010.03.006
Keywords
Strength training; Older adults; Osteoarthritis; Exercise training
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- National Institute of Health
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This review summarizes the findings of randomized controlled trials of progressive resistance training (PRT) by older people with osteoarthritis (OA). A significant benefit was found in lower-extremity extensor strength, function, and pain reduction. Across all 3 outcomes, the estimated effect size was moderate, which contrasted with trials of PRT in non-OA-specific groups of older adults where a large effect was found in strength but a small effect on function. This suggests that strength training has strong functional benefits for older adults with OA. Older adults with OA benefit from a strength-training program that provides progressive overload to maintain intensity throughout an exercise program.
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