In the authors' words
“Extension force was 11% greater (d = 0.63, P = 0.006) and maximal aerobic capacity was 4% greater (d = 0.55, P = 0.028) in the exercise group than in controls.”
What was measured
- Joint pain No difference found
- Muscle strength Reported an improvement
- Fitness Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, osteoarthritis or joint pain
- How many
- 80
- How long
- 52 weeks
- Exercise
- Impact and jumping
- Cited
- 31 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 25668399
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