Characteristics of strength training prescription for individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a brief review

  • Wilson Pereira Lima Departamento de Educação Fí­sica, Universidade Anhanguera (UNIAN). Laboratório de Biomecânica, Escola de Educação Fí­sica e Esporte, Universidade de São Paulo (USP).
  • Solival José de Almeida Santos Filho Departamento de Educação Fí­sica, Universidade Anhanguera (UNIAN).
  • Luis Alberto Farias dos Santos Departamento de Educação Fí­sica, Universidade Anhanguera (UNIAN).
  • Miguel Anderson Borba Departamento de Educação Fí­sica, Universidade Anhanguera (UNIAN).
  • Roberto Bianco Laboratório de Biomecânica, Escola de Educação Fí­sica e Esporte, Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Laboratório de Biomecânica e Comportamento Motor (LABICOM), Departamento de Educação Fí­sica, Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA).
  • Carina Helena Wasem Fraga Laboratório de Biomecânica e Comportamento Motor (LABICOM), Departamento de Educação Fí­sica, Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA).
Keywords: Strength training, Osteoarthritis, Elderly

Abstract

The purpose of this review is to verify the scientific literature for Strength Training (ST) prescription for population affected by knee Osteoarthritis (OA). Articles were searched in Scielo, PubMed and Bireme database. The search was conducted using the following keywords: Osteoarthritis; Strength Training; Aging. The OA is a chronic degenerative disease characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage, with higher prevalence in the elderly, which often proves to be accompanied by considerable decrease in muscular strength. This affects the quality of life and functionality of this population, sometimes altering the ability to perform simple tasks as walking. Thus, the ST has been a strategy used as a non-pharmacological treatment of OA, improving indicators mainly related to physical mobility and pain perception. It is suggested implementation of ST as treatment for patients with knee OA in order to minimize the deleterious effects of OA and increase the functionality of these individuals. The high intensity of ST has shown an important alternative for increasing the strength and muscle cross section area. The main aspect to be considered in the prescription of high intensity ST for patients with OA, is avoiding pain sensation during training, because it compromise the full amplitude of motion, it could affect the level of physical independence and may result in a possible worsening of the disease. Finally, essential care should be considered in the control of mechanical loads applied during training with this population.

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Published
2016-07-17
How to Cite
Lima, W. P., Santos Filho, S. J. de A., dos Santos, L. A. F., Borba, M. A., Bianco, R., & Fraga, C. H. W. (2016). Characteristics of strength training prescription for individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a brief review. Brazilian Journal of Exercise Prescription and Physiology, 10(59), 422-430. Retrieved from https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/984
Issue
Vol. 10 No. 59 (2016)
Section
Scientific Articles - Review

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