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Role of Exercises in Musculoskeletal Disorders—7th Edition
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Role of Exercises in Musculoskeletal Disorders—7th Edition

A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 663

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Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Musumeci

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Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Anatomy, Histology and Movement Sciences Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
Interests: anatomy; histology; kinesiology; musculoskeletal disorders; sports medicine; cartilage; osteoarthritis; physical activity; aging; nutrition
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Dear Colleagues,

Physical activity covers not just sports but also simple everyday movements, such as housework, walking, and playing. Regular exercise has a great importance in maintaining good health: “Mens sana in corpore sano”. Indeed, inactivity is a risk factor for different chronic diseases. Physical exercise can play a crucial role in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, optimizing both physical and mental health, decreasing fatigue, and improving sleep. An exercise program for patients with musculoskeletal disorders aims to preserve or restore a range of motion of the affected joints, enhancing bone turnover, increase functional joint stability, increase muscle strength and endurance, improve balance, reduce pain, and decrease health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Moreover, physical activity is a good way to socialize and improve mood, and it is an excellent antistress agent. The benefits of exercise on physical limitations and fatigue in musculoskeletal disorders seem to have both short- and long-term effectiveness. This Special Issue will focus on the “Role of Exercises in Musculoskeletal Disorders”. Original papers and review articles are all welcome.

Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Musumeci
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Keywords

  • musculoskeletal disorders
  • physical activity
  • exercises
  • sport medicine
  • rehabilitation
  • osteoarthritis fatigue, pain, and balance
  • muscle strength and endurance
  • joint stability
  • rheumatic diseases

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A Complete Functional Characterization of Patients with Severe Knee Osteoarthritis in Need of Total Knee Replacement
by Vinicius Taboni Lisboa, Bruno de Paula Leite Arruda, Rafael de Andrade Tambascia, Alessandro Rozin Zorzi, Alberto Cliquet, Jr. and Gustavo Constantino de Campos
J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2024, 9(4), 216; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk9040216 - 1 Nov 2024
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Background/Objectives: The current literature lacks objective criteria to correctly identify patients in need of a total knee replacement. Surgery indication can be challenging for orthopedic surgeons, which may lead to high levels of patient dissatisfaction. The objective of this study is to describe [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: The current literature lacks objective criteria to correctly identify patients in need of a total knee replacement. Surgery indication can be challenging for orthopedic surgeons, which may lead to high levels of patient dissatisfaction. The objective of this study is to describe a complete set of functional characteristics to identify patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis in need of a total knee replacement, correlating data from strength and performance tests with pain, function, and quality of life questionnaires. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study evaluating patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis in a waiting list for total knee replacement at a University Hospital. The patients responded to subjective self-reported questionnaires and performance-based functional tests. Anthropometric data were also collected. The main outcome measures were Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index (WOMAC), visual analog scale (VAS), Short Form-36, knee range of motion, thigh perimeter measurement, maximum voluntary isometric contraction, and 6-min walk test. Results: We analyzed 122 patients (89 female). The functional profile of patients with severe knee osteoarthritis awaiting total knee replacement was described. Quadriceps strength (extensor torque) had a negative correlation with WOMAC (r = −0.3102; p < 0.05), VAS (r = −0.3247; p < 0.05), and a positive correlation with SF-36 Functional Capacity subscale (r = 0.321; p < 0.05). Poorer performance in the 6 min walk test also correlated with worse scores in the WOMAC (r = −0.35; p < 0.05), VAS (r = −0.48; p < 0.05) and SF-36. Conclusions: The present article established a functional profile of patients with severe knee osteoarthritis with indication for total knee replacement, which may help orthopedic surgeons in their decision process. We also identified quadriceps strength and a 6 min walk test as the two most important functional parameters that correlate with knee osteoarthritis severity. Full article
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