Dr Shirin Aali, Dr Farhad Rezazadeh, Mr Fariborz Imani, Mrs Parya Sharifi,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
Abstract
This systematic review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of resistance training, particularly exercises designed based on 3D motion analysis, in improving muscle strength and balance function in elderly individuals with early knee osteoarthritis. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, PEDro, Scopus, and Web of Science databases for articles published from January 2000 to December 2024. Selected studies were required to have utilized 3D motion analysis to assess movement deficits and design exercise programs. Out of 84 reviewed articles, 18 were chosen for final analysis. The results indicated that the majority of studies (86%) confirmed the effectiveness of resistance training in ameliorating knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Specifically, significant improvements were observed in functional balance (44% of articles) and reductions in knee pain (48% of articles). Furthermore, 33% of the studies reported superior efficacy for exercises designed based on 3D biomechanical analysis. These findings can significantly enhance the quality of life for patients and promote mobility safety in the elderly by reducing the risk of falls and improving joint stability. In conclusion, the findings suggest that innovative training approaches, particularly those incorporating 3D motion analysis, can play a pivotal role in optimizing rehabilitation and enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
Leila Ghazaleh, Farahnaz Salar, Fatemeh Sharifi,
Volume 22, Issue 28 (12-2024)
Abstract
This study aimed to compare the effect of fatigue induced by endurance running and sprinting on the knee muscle co-contraction in active young women. Methodology: Thirteen active young women (20-30 years, BMI 20-25kg/m2) were randomly selected. Subjects performed fatigue protocols during two sessions with a four-day interval. The activity of the vastus-medialis and vastus-lateralis muscles was detected using an electromyography device before and after running 400-meter and 3000-meter during the execution of knee extension and their co-contraction was calculated. Two-way repeated measure was used to analyze the data. Results: There was no significant difference between the co-contraction of the selected muscles before and after sprinting (p=0.3) and endurance running (p=0.19) and no significant difference (p=0.85) between the difference in co-contraction rate in the pre-test and post-test of sprinting and endurance running. Conclusion: Since there was no difference between the effect of fatigue caused by sprinting and endurance running on the co-contraction of the selected muscles, likely, the involvement of central factors in the appearance of fatigue caused by 400-meter sprinting and 3000-meter endurance running is similar and insignificant. The emergence of fatigue after implementing both protocols may be more due to environmental factors.
