Vascular Occlusion in Patients With Osteoarthritis

Effects of Strength Training Associated With Vascular Occlusion in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Resistance exercise plus vascular occlusion may induce greater improvements in strength and muscle mass than resistance training alone. The investigators speculate this training strategy could be beneficial in patients with osteoarthritis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Postmenopausal women
• BMI <39
• Knee Ostearthritis type II and III
• VAS (visual analogue scale) between 2 and 8

Exclusion Criteria:

• Hip osteoarthritis
• Use of NSAID