Acute Effects of Walking on the Deformation of Femoral Articular Cartilage in Older Adults

Conclusions: This is the first study comparing the acute effects of walking on femoral cartilage deformation between older adults with and without knee OA. Although there was not a difference in walking-induced femoral cartilage deformation between the OA and control groups, knee valgus was related to lateral femoral cartilage deformation after walking. Our findings suggested that walking exercises may be used safely in older adults without knee malalignment.
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research