The effectiveness of open versus closed kinetic chain exercises on pain, function and range of motion in patients with knee osteoarthritis

摘要

Background: The comparative efficacy of open and closed kinetic chain exercises (OKCE and CKCE) on the symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) has not been exhaustively studied. To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of eight-week open OKCE and CKCE on pain, function and range of motion of patients with knee OA.