Weight Bearing Versus Non-Weight Bearing Exercises for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis | ||||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||||
| Article 165, Volume 100, Issue 1, July 2025, Page 3692-3700 PDF (620.79 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2025.448267 | ||||
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| Abstract | ||||
| Background: The most prevalent progressive musculoskeletal disorder that can impact joints is osteoarthritis (OA). Knee biomechanics is significantly impacted by periarticular muscle weakening. Exercises involving weight bearing have been demonstrated to improve lower extremity neuromuscular control and muscle strength. However, non-weight-bearing workouts increase knee stability and may lessen discomfort. Objective: the study was conducted to investigate the effects of weight bearing exercises and non-weight bearing exercises on patients with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods: Thirty-six patients with KOA. Age of patients ranges from 50 – 60 years old. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) questionnaire in Arabic was used to measure the results of osteoarthritis, and the Handheld Dynamometer (HHD) was used to measure the strength of the knee extensor and abductor, pain intensity was measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), physical capacity was measured by 6-minute walk test (6MWT). They were randomized into two groups,Group I (non-weight bearing exercises) while Group II (weight bearing). Results: Both the weight-bearing and the non-weight-bearing exercise groups experienced a considerable decline in WOMAC and VAS, with no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Both groups showed a significant gain in muscle strength and 6MWT, with no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion: Both weight bearing and non-weight bearing exercises groups showed significant improvements within their respective interventions, no statistically significant difference was found between the two approaches in terms of decreasing pain, function, and increasing muscle strength in patients with knee osteoarthritis. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Osteoarthritis in the knee; weight-bearing; non-weight-bearing exercises | ||||
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