Comparing Exercise Programs for Managing Knee Osteoarthritis

"Participants use the Compex Winplate, designed specifically for vibration training. The device is set with a frequency of 30 Hz and an amplitude of 4 mm. Participants perform a total of 5 exercises consisting of static and dynamic squat exercises, with a 30-second rest period between sets and between different exercises. The exercises and progression over the weeks are as follows:~Week 1:~* Static squat with knees flexed at 30° - 2 sets of 30 seconds each~* Dynamic squat with knees flexed between 0-60° - 2 sets of 30 seconds each~* Fingertip-to-sole partial dynamic squat with knees flexed at 30° - 2 sets of 30 seconds each~* Consecutive weight transfer with knees flexed at 45° - 2 sets of 30 seconds each~* Single leg static squat with knees flexed at 30° - 30 seconds per leg~Subsequent Weeks: The duration of each set increases by 10 seconds each week. Each training session includes a 5-minute warm-up and a 5-minute cooldown, consisting of joint motion and muscle stretching exercises."

"Training Duration: Participants undergo approximately 15-20 minute training sessions, 3 days per week for 3 weeks.~Exercise Regimen: The training focuses on strengthening the quadriceps muscles using ankle weights. The load is determined using the DeLorme principle:~* At the beginning of each week, the 10-repetition maximum (10RM) is measured.~* During that week, participants perform their training sets as follows:~ * First set: 50% of 10RM~ * Second set: 75% of 10RM~ * Final set: 100% of 10RM Each training session includes a 5-minute warm-up and a 5-minute cooldown, consisting of joint motion and muscle stretching exercises."

"Protocol: Participants receive a printed document with instructions for home exercises and are instructed on how to perform the exercises.~Training Duration: Sessions are conducted three days per week for 3 weeks.~Exercise Regimen: The exercises include:~* Bilateral Quadriceps Isometric Exercise: Participants lie on their backs with a roll below each knee, pressing for 10-second holds, totaling 20 repetitions.~* Knee Extensions: Participants performed knee extensions while seated, holding each extension for 5 seconds, completing 10 repetitions per leg.~* Knee Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises: Participants lie face down and alternately bend their knees, completing 10 repetitions.~Each training session includes a 5-minute warm-up and a 5-minute cooldown, consisting of joint motion and muscle stretching exercises"