Exercise, Gait Retraining, Footwear and Insoles for Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic musculoskeletal condition that imposes a significant personal and societal burden worldwide. Contemporary management of the condition involves a range of non-pharmacological conservative rehabilitation strategies. Exercise, in particular, is integral for patients with knee OA. However, there has also been increasing interest in the role of gait retraining, footwear and insoles for managing knee OA because of their biomechanical effects at the knee joint and potential for altering disease progression. This review will highlight recent research findings and trends in these areas of exercise, gait retraining, footwear and insoles for managing knee OA.