title: Effects of proprioceptive circuit exercise on knee joint pain and muscle function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
abstract: [Purpose] This study applied proprioceptive circuit exercise to patients with degenerative knee osteoarthritis and examined its effects on knee joint muscle function and the level of pain. [Subjects] In this study, 14 patients with knee osteoarthritis in two groups, a proprioceptive circuit exercise group (n = 7) and control group (n = 7), were examined. [Methods] IsoMed 2000 (D&R Ferstl GmbH, Hemau, Germany) was used to assess knee joint muscle function, and a Visual Analog Scale was used to measure pain level. [Results] In the proprioceptive circuit exercise group, knee joint muscle function and pain levels improved significantly, whereas in the control group, no significant improvement was observed. [Conclusion] A proprioceptive circuit exercise may be an effective way to strengthen knee joint muscle function and reduce pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
authors.affiliation: Major in Exercise Therapy, Department of Health & Exercise Science, Namseoul University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sung-Bum
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Ju
authors.affiliation: Department of Leisure Sport, Kyungpook National University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Gi Duck
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, Keimyung University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sang-Soo
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Kim
keywords: Muscle function; Pain; Proprioceptive circuit exercise