Revista brasileira de reumatologia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of exercise on the functional capacity and pain of patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial.
Muscle weakness, especially of the quadriceps muscle, is one of the major musculoskeletal effects of knee osteoarthritis. Exercises are considered one of the main interventions in the conservative treatment of those patients. ⋯ Quadriceps strengthening exercises for eight weeks are effective to improve pain, function, and stiffness in patients with knee osteoarthritis.