Trial reportRheumatology international2010
Efficacy of EMG-biofeedback in knee osteoarthritis.
Trial report in Rheumatology international, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 21 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Knee Biofeedback Rehabilitation Interface for Game-based Home Therapy ("KneeBRIGHT") Phase II
Comparison of Efficacy of Biofeedback, Electrical Stimulation and Therapeutic Exercise in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Who cites it
21 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 72 citations in OpenAlex.
- Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Adjunctive therapies in addition to land-based exercise therapy for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022Pooled it
- Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
- Biofeedback in rehabilitation.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2013Pooled it
- Evaluation of electromyographic biofeedback for the quadriceps femoris: a systematic review.Journal of athletic trainingPooled it
- Effectiveness of stationary cycling with electromyographic biofeedback on neuromuscular control and function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a feasibility study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Trial
- Comparison of the Effect of High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Quadriceps Muscle Strengthening Exercises Using Biofeedback on Pain, Stiffness and Function of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Anesthesiology and pain medicine · 2024Article
- Adjunctive electrophysical therapies used in addition to land-based exercise therapy for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Osteoarthritis and cartilage open · 2024Review
- Effects of Electromyographic Biofeedback-Assisted Exercise on Functional Recovery and Quality of Life in Patients after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Article
- The use of technology to support lifestyle interventions in knee osteoarthritis: A scoping review.Osteoarthritis and cartilage open · 2023Article
- Interaction with a Hand Rehabilitation Exoskeleton in EMG-Driven Bilateral Therapy: Influence of Visual Biofeedback on the Users' Performance.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Feasibility of a Novel Video Game-Based Electromyography Biofeedback System in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.Journal of sport rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Effects of Electromyographic Biofeedback on Functional Recovery of Patients Two Months after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Repurposing an EMG Biofeedback Device for Gait Rehabilitation: Development, Validity and Reliability.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Validation of mDurance, A Wearable Surface Electromyography System for Muscle Activity Assessment.Frontiers in physiology · 2020Article
- The efficacy of electromyographic biofeedback on pain, function, and maximal thickness of vastus medialis oblique muscle in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial.Journal of pain research · 2018Article
- Effects of kinetic chain exercise using EMG-biofeedback on balance and lower extremity muscle activation in stroke patients.Journal of physical therapy science · 2017Article
- The Effects of Mind-Body Interventions on Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2015Review
- A new isometric quadriceps-strengthening exercise using EMG-biofeedback.International journal of clinical and experimental medicine · 2014Article
- Concurrent EMG feedback acutely improves strength and muscle activation.European journal of applied physiology · 2012Article
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Abstract
This study was designed to investigate the additive effect of EMG-biofeedback in rehabilitation of knee osteoarthritis. Forty patients, aged 45-70, with the diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis according to American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria were taken into the study. The patients were randomly assigned in two groups. One group (n = 20) received strengthening exercise program with EMG-biofeedback while the other group (n = 20) had the same exercise program without biofeedback for 3 weeks. The clinical outcome was assessed on the basis of pain with visual analog scale (VAS), function with Western Ontario McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and quality of life with Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). Quadriceps strength was measured with Cybex isokinetic dynamometer, isokinetically at the angular velocities of 60 and 180 degrees /s and isometric strength at 65 degrees of knee flexion. Pain, WOMAC scores and muscle strength improved in both groups but there was no statistically significant differences between two groups (p > 0.05). In both groups physical mobility, pain scores of NHP improved significantly (p < 0.001) while in EMG-biofeedback group energy and sleep scores also improved after treatment (p < 0.05). As reported in the literature, in our study, strengthening exercises improved pain, function, muscle strength and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis. But it seems that there is no significant additive effect of EMG-biofeedback to regular strengthening exercise program in these patients.
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