
Non-weight bearing target matching foot stepping exercise an effective option for knee OA

March 2013
Non-weight bearing target matching foot stepping exercise an effective option for knee OA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Efficacy of a Target-Matching Foot-Stepping Exercise on Proprioception and Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008 Jan;38(1):19-25.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
49 subjects (>50 yr old) with knee osteoarthritis (OA) were randomly assigned to participate in the target matching foot stepping exercise (TMFSE) while sitting, or to no intervention for 6 weeks. TMFSE demonstrated beneficial effects in improving function and walking velocities in patients with mild to moderate knee OA.
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