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Papers: 13 Feb 2021 - 19 Feb 2021


Human Studies


2021 02 16


JAMA


325


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Editor's Pick

Effect of High-Intensity Strength Training on Knee Pain and Knee Joint Compressive Forces Among Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis: The START Randomized Clinical Trial.

Authors

Messier SP, Mihalko SL, Beavers DP, Nicklas BJ, DeVita P, Carr JJ, Hunter DJ, Lyles M, Guermazi A, Bennell KL, Loeser RF
JAMA. 2021 02 16; 325(7):646-657.
PMID: 33591346.

Abstract

Thigh muscle weakness is associated with knee discomfort and osteoarthritis disease progression. Little is known about the efficacy of high-intensity strength training in patients with knee osteoarthritis or whether it may worsen knee symptoms.