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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 106-B, Issue SUPP_8 | Pages 27 - 27
10 May 2024
Chan V Yeung S Chan P Fu H Cheung M Cheung A Luk M Tsang C Chiu K
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Introduction and Aim

Quadriceps strength is crucial for physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). This study aimed to investigate the effect of combining blood flow restriction (BFR) with low-intensity training (LIT) on quadricep strength in patients with advanced KOA.

Methods

Patients with advanced KOA were block randomized by gender into the control or BFR group. The control group received LIT with leg press (LP) and knee extension (KE) at 30% of 1-repetition maximum (1-RM), while the BFR group underwent the same training with 70% limb occlusion.

Physical function and patient-reported outcomes were assessed up to 16 weeks.