An Exploration of the Association between Knee Confidence and Knee Biomechanics in People with Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract

People with knee OA often adopt compensatory movement strategies to protect their knee, and these strategies may lead to further disability. Psychological factors have been associated with compensatory movement strategies in various musculoskeletal conditions however in people with knee OA, this association is relatively under-studied, and exploration has focused primarily on knee confidence. Although the link between reduced knee confidence and compensatory movement strategies makes intuitive sense, there is limited evidence to support an association.