Immediate effects of leg‐press exercises with tibial internal rotation on individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis

Abstract

The IR group exhibited greater improvements than the NR group on all outcome measures. After a single session, leg press activity with the tibia in maximal IR improved the symptoms and functions measured in this study more effectively than leg press activity with the tibia in a neutral position. This suggests that correcting rotational malalignment is more important than strengthening the quadriceps for maintaining or even improving function of OA knees. (Clinical trials registration number: UMIN000021751).