Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2020, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (2): 289-295.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.1972

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Exercise in the prevention and treatment of knee osteoarthritis: key factors and cautions 

Song Xiaoneng1, 2, Hu Linghui2, Huang Desheng3, Zhou Xuchang2, Wu Wei2   

  1. 1Jiangnan University Sports Department, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu Province, China; 2Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China; 3Wuxi Sports School, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Received:2019-04-02 Revised:2019-04-13 Accepted:2019-05-25 Online:2020-01-18 Published:2019-12-25
  • Contact: Wu Wei, PhD, Researcher, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
  • About author:Song Xiaoneng, Lecturer, Jiangnan University Sports Department, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu Province, China; Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
  • Supported by:
    the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Human Sports Capacity Development and Support (Shanghai University of Sport), No. 11DZ2261100

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The treatments of knee osteoarthritis are mainly to relieve the symptoms, and it is difficult to be cured. Exercise therapy is denominated as a designed and ruled plan of physical activities to get some specific treated goals and aimed at the recovery of normal musculoskeletal function and reduction of the pain caused by diseases or body injuries. The research of exercise therapy in prevention and treatment of knee osteoarthritis has different opinions. 
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the critical factors influencing exercise therapy in the prevention and treatment of knee osteoarthritis, and to provide reference for exercise therapy in preventing and treating knee osteoarthritis.
METHODS: A computer-based retrieval of CNKI and PubMed databases was performed for the articles published before January 2019. The keywords were “exercise therapy, knee osteoarthritis, prevention and treatment” in Chinese and English, respectively. The articles concerning exercise therapy effect on knee osteoarthritis were included for analysis based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. 
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Exercise therapy should be begun as early as possible, and at the early period, we should pay attention to the angle of knee joint injury, and increase the intensity gradually, such as from non-weight training to weight training. (2) The middle-low intensity exercise therapy is recommended, and over-training should be avoided, especially for those who have cartilage wear.

Key words: exercise therapy, knee osteoarthritis, prevention and treatment, knee joint

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