Efectividad del ejercicio aeróbico, de fuerza y/o de estiramientos en la mejora de la salud en pacientes adultos con osteoartritis de rodilla. revisión bibliográfica

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is currently considered one of the major causes of disability in the world, affecting approximately half of the population over 65 years. More than 70% of the population over 50 years old, show radiological signs suggestive of OA. It’s a pathology that progresses slowly but between 10 and 30% of patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), present limiting and invalidating pain in activities of daily living (ADL), which seriously affects their quality of life. As a result, these patients abuse of drugs, and may even end up going through the operating room. That’s why clinical rehabilitation is of vital importance for them. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of aerobic exercise, strength and / or stretching in improving health in adult patients with knee osteoarthritis. The study variables are pain, function and quality of life. The study design consists of a bibliographic review. Methods: A bibliographic search was carried out between 2012 and 2017, in the Pubmed and PEDro databases. Results: A total of 8 clinical trials have been analyzed. Conclusion: It can be concluded that aerobic, strength and / or stretching exercise is effective in improving health in adult patients with KOA, reducing pain and improving function and quality of life.