Stationary cycling exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Luan L, et al. · Clinical Rehabilitation

Cycling reduced pain (WMD 12.86/100, 95% CI 6.90-18.81) and improved sport ability, but gains in stiffness, daily function and quality of life did not clear minimal clinically important differences. Honest read: helps pain, modest elsewhere.

Population

11 trials (8 meta-analyzed, n=724) with knee OA

Intervention

Stationary cycling programs

Comparator

No-exercise control

Limitations

Moderate trial quality, varied protocols, short follow-up; MCID not met for several outcomes.