Comparing Different Stretching Exercises on Pain, Stiffness, and Physical Function Disability in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis

Guan-Cheng Zhu  ¹ , Kuei-Min Chen  ² , Frank Belcastro  ³

Objective: To assess and compare the effects of different stretching exercise programs on pain, stiffness, and physical function disability in older adults with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

Conclusion: Findings suggest that PNF stretching, mind-body exercises, and multi-component exercises can be incorporated into exercise programs to better mitigate pain, stiffness, and physical function disability in older adults with KOA.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37467937/

Archive: Knee, exercise, arthritis