The role of skeletal muscle in the pathophysiology of knee OA is poorly understood. To date,
the majority of literature has focused on the association of muscle strength with OA …

The purpose of this review was to summarize the current best evidence for the effectiveness
of Kinesio Taping in reducing pain and increasing knee function for patients with knee …

Background Knee joint pain has been demonstrated to be a separate risk factor for falling. A
common pain site in the knee, anterior knee pain (AKP), is believed to be associated with …

Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most prevalent type of OA and a leading cause
of disability in the United States. Falls are a major public health concern in older adults. Our …

Despite the involvement of subcortical brain structures in the pathogenesis of chronic pain
and persistent pain as the defining symptom of knee osteoarthritis (KOA), little attention has …

Background Self‐perceived instability among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) is
defined as giving way, buckling, or shifting of the knee during activities, especially walking …

We developed a novel quantitative method to assess varus thrust during walking using
acceleration data obtained from an inertial measurement unit (IMU). This study aimed to …

Abstract Objectives The Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES) is a widely used self-report
measure of beliefs reflecting confidence in one's capacity to function despite pain and …

Patient-reported instability is a common complaint amongst those with knee arthritis. Much
research has examined the assessment of self-reported instability in the knee; however, no …

Background We aimed to (i) evaluate the immediate effect of a soft knee brace on pain,
activity limitations, self-reported knee instability, and self-reported knee confidence, and (ii) …