ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2021
The Efficacy of Backward Walking on Static Stability, Proprioception, Pain, and Physical Function of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- Efficacy of aerobic exercises for knee osteoarthritis: a network meta analysis of randomized clinical trials.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- The effects of exercise training on knee repositioning sense in people with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Pooled it
- Effectiveness of balance training on pain and functional outcomes in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.F1000Research · 2022Pooled it
- The Efficacy and Safety of Chinese Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 56 Randomized Controlled Trials.Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of a Mediterranean Diet Compared with the Low-Fat Diet on Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Feeding Trial.International journal of clinical practice · 2022Trial
- Effect of Resveratrol on Serum Levels of Type II Collagen and Aggrecan in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Clinical Study.BioMed research international · 2021Trial
- Exploration of lifestyle interventions for individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A scoping review.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2026Review
- Knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation: an integrated framework of exercise, nutrition, biomechanics, and physical therapist guidance-a narrative review.European journal of medical research · 2025Review
- Effects of mind-body therapies in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Archives of medical science : AMS · 2025Review
- Correlation between quadriceps activation and proprioception in patients with knee osteoarthritis.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Cognitive therapeutic exercise in early proprioception recovery after knee osteoarthritis surgery.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2022Article
- The Immediate Effect of Backward Walking on External Knee Adduction Moment in Healthy Individuals.Journal of healthcare engineering · 2022Article
- Health-Related Quality of Life and Outcome after Total Knee Replacement: Results from a Cross-Sectional Survey in Jordan.Advances in orthopedics · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveImpaired static stability and proprioception have been observed in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), which serves as a major factor increasing risk of fall. This study aimed to investigate the effects of backward walking (BW) on static stability, proprioception, pain, and physical function in KOA patients.
methodsThirty-two subjects with knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to either an BW group (BG,
resultsThe COP sway (SA and SL), ATE, NRS, and WOMAC showed a significant decline at week 4 in the two groups in contrast to their baseline (
conclusionBW is an effective adjunct to conventional treatment in reducing pain, improving physical function and static stability for KOA patients. It should be taken into consideration when developing rehabilitation programs for people with KOA.
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