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Reduced Pulmonary Function Association with Abnormal Muscle Activation with Knee Osteoarthritis and Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk

This study aimed to explore the cardiopulmonary function, physical activity, and activation of major lower-limb muscles in individuals with knee ...

Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Stair ascent and descent require complex integration between sensory and motor systems; individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) have an elevated risk for falls and fall injuries, which may be in part due to poor dynamic postural control during locomotion. Tai chi exercise has been shown to reduce fall risks in the ageing population and is recommended as one of the non-pharmocological therapies for people with KOA. However, neuromuscular mechanisms underlying the benefits of tai chi for persons with KOA are not clearly understood. Postural control deficits in performing a primary motor task may be more pronounced when required to simultaneously attend to a cognitive task. This single-blind, parallel design randomised controlled trial (RCT) aims to evaluate the effects of a 12-week tai chi programme versus balance and postural control training on neuromechanical characteristics during dual-task stair negotiation.

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