PriMera Scientific Medicine and Public Health (ISSN: 2833-5627)

Research Article

Volume 2 Issue 6

The Acute Effects of Passive Stretching Intervention on Joint Properties in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Theodoros M Kannas*, Parikou Christina, Georgios Chalatzoglidis, Evangelia Germanou, Nikolaos E Koukoulias and Fotini Arabatzi

May 04, 2023

DOI : 10.56831/PSMPH-02-065

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Abstract

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative disease with over 600 million people suffering worldwide. KOA is considered a major burden for the health systems as the annual healthcare expenses are to be calculated at over 27$ billion only in the USA.

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the acute effects of a stretching intervention program in KRoM and knee stiffness in patients with KOA.

Material and Methods: Twenty female selected patients with diagnosed KOA were recruited and randomly assigned into the two groups. The intervention group performed a stretching protocol on an isokinetic dynamometer. The intervention consisted of three times of 60sec. All the measurements were performed on an isokinetic dynamometer. The main outcomes of the present study were the range of motion (KRoM), the maximum torque, and the joint stiffness of the knee joint to assess the joint's functionality. All the parameters were analyzed and compared pre and post-the stretching protocol.

Results: Statistically significant differences were found between the two groups right after the stretching intervention in all outcomes, suggesting that the passive stretching stimulus could be effective regarding KRoM (F1,18 = 8.352, p < .001) and the joint stiffness (F1,18= 6.384, p = .021).

Conclusion: Passive stretching could provide immediate benefits to KOA female individuals, possibly leading to better knee functionality during activities of daily living.

Keywords: Range of motion; Joint stiffness; passive torque; osteoarthritis; activities of daily living; knee functionality

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