Multi-modal Exercise Program in Older Aduls With Knee Osteoarthritis

Effects a Multi-modal Exercise Program in Older Aduls With Knee Osteoarthritis

Aim: To evaluate the short-term effects of a multi-modal exercise program on physical performance variables in older adults with knee osteoarthritis.

• Aim: To evaluate the short-term effects of 16 week multi-modal exercise program on physical performance variables in independent community-dwelling older adults with knee osteoarthritis.
• Design: randomized controlled trial.
• Setting: home-based intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥ 60 years
• Knee pain
• Score in Kellgren-Lawrence Scale ≥1

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to ambulate independently
• Mini-mental state examination score < 24
• Barthel Index score < 80
• Unstable cardiovascular disease
• Neurological disorder that could compromise exercising
• Upper or lower-extremity fracture in the past year