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Associations between self-reported weight history and sarcopenic obesity in adults with knee osteoarthritis
Download2021-01-24
Godziuk, Kristine, Prado, Carla M., Woodhouse, Linda J., Forhan, Mary
Objective: Examine associations between self-reported weight history and sarcopenic obesity in adults with advanced knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: Self-reported weight history was collected from n=151 adults (58.9% female) with knee OA and a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2 in a...
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Clinical screening and identification of sarcopenic obesity in adults with advanced knee osteoarthritis
Download2020-12-01
Godziuk, Kristine, Woodhouse, Linda J., Prado, Carla M., Forhan, Mary
Background and Aims: Sarcopenic obesity (defined as low muscle mass and strength with high adiposity) requires attention in adults with advanced knee osteoarthritis (OA) due to implications on treatment outcomes. This study aimed to identify muscle function measures and patient characteristics...
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Patient engagement in the design of an intervention to prevent muscle loss in individuals with knee osteoarthritis and a BMI ≥35
Download2021-12-21
Godziuk, Kristine, Prado, Carla M., Forhan, Mary
Objective Interventions for knee osteoarthritis (OA) in adults with a large body size [defined as a BMI≥35 kg/m2] often prioritize weight-loss, which may overshadow specific benefits for physical function, metabolic health, and body composition. As part of the development of a future clinical...