IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 573: Relationship between Knee Muscle Strength and Fat/Muscle Mass in Elderly Women with Knee Osteoarthritis Based on Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry

Conclusion: For elderly women with knee osteoarthritis, knee muscle strength decreases significantly, especially for the extensor strength. Moreover, compared with fat mass, the index of muscle mass is more sensitive in detecting the decrease in knee joint torque. Therefore, rather than weight loss alone, the quadriceps muscle and the rear-thigh muscles, which maintain the stability of knee joints during rehabilitation training, should be strengthened emphatically to improve muscle mass.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - January 15, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Xini Zhang Xiaoyu Pan Liqin Deng Weijie Fu Tags: Article Source Type: research