Autologous chondrocyte implantation is an advanced, cell-based orthobiological technology
used for the treatment of chondral defects of the knee. It has been in clinical use since 1987 …

In the last decades head-out aquatic exercises became one of the most important physical
activities within the health system. Massive research has been produced throughout these …

Background and Purpose This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of
hydrotherapy in subjects with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee compared with subjects with OA …

The purpose of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of a 24-week aquatic
training (AT) program, which included both aerobic and resistance components, on muscle …

ABSTRACT TAPANI PO YHO NEN, SARIANNA SIPILA, KARI L. KESKINEN, ARTO
HAUTALA, JUKKA SAVOLAINEN, and ESKO MA LKIA. Effects of aquatic resistance training …

Objective To study the efficacy of aquatic resistance training on biochemical composition of
tibiofemoral cartilage in postmenopausal women with mild knee osteoarthritis (OA). Design …

Opinion statement Osteoarthritis (OA) is not merely a degenerative disease but a disease of
the whole joint. The aims of OA treatment are to alleviate pain and to improve function. The …

This study was designed to describe and clarify muscle activities which occur while walking
in water. Surface electromyography (EMG) was used to evaluate muscle activities in six …

Objective To investigate the effectiveness of aquatic exercise in improving lower limb
strength in people with musculoskeletal conditions. Data Sources A systematic search used …

The purpose of this study was to compare the physiological adaptations to basic head-out
aquatic exercises with different levels of body immersion. Sixteen young and clinically …