Effects of resistance training in individuals with knee osteoarthritis

Abstract Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, is considered the main cause of pain and disability in the elderly. Objective: To evaluate the effect of systematic muscle strength training on functional performance and quality of life in individuals with knee OA....

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Main Authors: Grazielle Cordeiro Aguiar, Samira Gonçalves Rocha, Gisele Aparecida da Silva Rezende, Marcela Rêgo do Nascimento, Paula Luciana Scalzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editora Champagnat
Series:Fisioterapia em Movimento
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-51502016000300589&lng=en&tlng=en