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Differences in ankle and knee muscle architecture and plantar pressure distribution among women with knee osteoarthritis

Expiry Date
: 17/05/2030
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points

The study examines differences in knee and ankle muscle architecture, plantar pressure distribution, and foot posture between women with and without knee osteoarthritis, highlighting biomechanical and clinical implications.

Keywords: foot, knee osteoarthritis, muscle architecture, muscles, ultrasonography

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The educational aim of this article is to enhance understanding of how knee osteoarthritis affects muscle architecture, plantar pressure distribution, and foot posture, guiding clinicians in assessment and personalized treatment strategies.

Educational Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Changes in muscle architecture associated with knee osteoarthritis.
  2. Altered plantar pressure patterns in patients with osteoarthritis.
  3. The relationship between foot posture and knee biomechanics.
  4. How to apply findings to develop personalized rehabilitation and treatment plans.
  5. The use of ultrasonography to assess musculoskeletal changes in osteoarthritis.


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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