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Effects of combined balance and resistance exercise on reducing knee pain in community-dwelling older adults
Hasegawa R, Islam MM, Nasu E, Tomiyama N, Lee SC, Koizumi D, Rogers ME, Takeshima N
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics 2010;28(1):44-56
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

The effects of a combined balance and resistance exercise program on knee joint pain (KJP) in community-dwelling older adults were determined. Twenty-eight participants with KJP were divided into an exercise group (EXG: n = 14, 77 +/- 4 year) and a control group (n = 14, 77 +/- 4 year). The EXG participated in 12 weeks of community-based training. The training program consisted of balance exercise and lower body resistance exercise using body weight. The EXG demonstrated significant improvements in KJP (46%), lower extremity muscular strength (5 to 26%), Chair Stand (27%), Up and Go (9%), and Functional Reach (17%).
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