Effects of a therapeutic exercises program associated with pompage technique on pain, balance and strength in elderly women with knee osteoarthritis

• Main Authors: Ihana Thaís Guerra de Oliveira Gondim (Author), Amanda Bruto da Costa Torres (Author), Amanda Telino Baudel de Lacerda (Author), Danielle Queiroz Kühni Fernandes (Author), Moisés Costa do Couto (Author), Márcia Alessandra Carneiro Pedrosa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Editora Champagnat.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction: Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) affects mainly elderly, being characterized by arthralgia, stiffness and strength and balance deficits. Scientific evidence suggests beneficial effects of exercise therapy on these changes, but lacks detailed protocols. In addition, there were publishe...