IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 2260: Association of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) with Muscle Strength in Community-Dwelling Elderly with Knee Osteoarthritis
Conclusion: Muscle strength as measured by grip strength and knee extension was statistically significantly correlated with the WOMAC scores in patients with knee symptoms regardless of whether radiologic signs of knee osteoarthritis were observed.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mi-Ji Kim Byeong-Hun Kang Soo-Hyun Park Bokyoung Kim Gyeong-Ye Lee Young-Mi Seo Ki-Soo Park Jun-Il Yoo Tags: Article Source Type: research
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