Tolerance of an Aquatic Power Training Program by Older Adults with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To determine the tolerance and feasibility of aquatic-based power training for improving lower limb muscle power, impairments, and mobility in adults with symptomatic knee OA.
Participants.
Twenty-nine adults, age 50 years and over, with symptomatic knee OA (ACR clinical criteria) and mobility limitation (400-meter walk time slower than median for sex and decade) completed 45-minute aquatic power training sessions twice weekly for 6 weeks.
Main Outcome Measurements.
Prospective outcomes included tolerance of the program, as well as change in stair climb power, 400-meter walk time, overall and knee-specific pain, activities of daily living (ADL), quality of life (QOL), and lower limb function at 6- and 12-week follow-up.
Results.
The training intensity required modification for 9 of the 29 participants.
Lower limb muscle power, ADL, QOL, and overall pain were improved immediately and 6 weeks following completion (all P<0.05).
However, 400-meter walk times, and lower limb function did not differ from baseline.
Conclusions.
A 6-week aquatic rehabilitation program appears to be well tolerated by adults with symptomatic knee OA with mobility limitations and may result in improved lower limb muscle power, symptoms, ADL, and QOL.
However, this intervention may have insufficient specificity or intensity for improving physical function.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Segal, Neil A.& Wallace, Robert. 2012. Tolerance of an Aquatic Power Training Program by Older Adults with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. Arthritis،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506203
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Segal, Neil A.& Wallace, Robert. Tolerance of an Aquatic Power Training Program by Older Adults with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. Arthritis No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506203
American Medical Association (AMA)
Segal, Neil A.& Wallace, Robert. Tolerance of an Aquatic Power Training Program by Older Adults with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. Arthritis. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506203
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-506203