Finding the Goldilocks Zone of Mechanical Loading: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanical Loading in the Prevention and Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

Author:

Jahn Jacob1ORCID,Ehlen Quinn T.1,Huang Chun-Yuh2ORCID

Affiliation:

1. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA

2. Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA

Abstract

In this review, we discuss the interaction of mechanical factors influencing knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) pathogenesis. Emphasizing the importance of mechanotransduction within inflammatory responses, we discuss its capacity for being utilized and harnessed within the context of prevention and rehabilitation of osteoarthritis (OA). Additionally, we introduce a discussion on the Goldilocks zone, which describes the necessity of maintaining a balance of adequate, but not excessive mechanical loading to maintain proper knee joint health. Expanding beyond these, we synthesize findings from current literature that explore the biomechanical loading of various rehabilitation exercises, in hopes of aiding future recommendations for physicians managing KOA and PTOA and athletic training staff strategically planning athlete loads to mitigate the risk of joint injury. The integration of these concepts provides a multifactorial analysis of the contributing factors of KOA and PTOA, in order to spur further research and illuminate the potential of utilizing the body’s own physiological responses to mechanical stimuli in the management of OA.

Funder

University of Miami Provost Research Award

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Bioengineering

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