title: Update on the role of muscle in the genesis and management of knee osteoarthritis.
abstract: This updated review outlines the influence of muscle activity on knee joint loading, describes the deficits in muscle function observed in people with knee osteoarthritis, and summarizes available evidence pertaining to the role of muscle in the development and progression of knee osteoarthritis. The review also focuses on whether muscle deficits can be modified in knee osteoarthritis and whether improvements in muscle function lead to improved symptoms and joint structure. The review concludes with a discussion of exercise prescription for muscle rehabilitation in knee osteoarthritis.
authors: Department of Physiotherapy, Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia. k.bennell@unimelb.edu.au
authors: Kim L
authors: KL
authors: Bennell
authors: Tim V
authors: TV
authors: Wrigley
authors: Michael A
authors: MA
authors: Hunt
authors: Boon-Whatt
authors: BW
authors: Lim
authors: Rana S
authors: RS
authors: Hinman
mesh_terms: D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011434:Proprioception / Q000502:physiology; D052097:Quadriceps Muscle / Q000503:physiopathology*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D016474:Weight-Bearing