The efficacy of retro-walking regarding improving knee osteoarthritis pain and functionality in comparison to conventional therapy: A systematic review
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Frank Bennett
CoPIs:
Dejan Koskoski, Tiffany Ticchio, Alexandra Schiappa
College:
The College of Health Professions and Human Services
Major:
Physical Therapy (DPT)
Faculty Research Advisor(s):
Carla Enriquez, John Lee
Abstract:
This research paper analyzes the correlation that exist between knee osteoarthritis and retro walking in regard to improving pain and functional mobility deficits compared to conventional physical therapy (clinical ambulation, Long Arc Quads, sit to stand, bridges, etc.). In order to address this question, we performed a systematic review and determined specific criteria to find articles that compared scores of clinically significant outcome measures such as the WOMAC and the TU to determine the effects of retro walking. Our results showed that there was statistically clinical significance with patients with knee osteoarthritis and retro walking in conjunction with conventional physical therapy in order to reduce pain and improve functional mobility. The implications of this study could be used to provide alternative interventions to improve overall quality of life and to discover new and more effective treatments for the condition in order to maximize the benefits patients can gain from exercise.