en فيزيولوژی ورزشی و شاخه‌های وابسته بدان Sport Physiology and its related branches مقاله اصیل Original Article <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Background. </strong>Strengthening exercises have been reported to enhance individuals&#39; physical function and quality of life (QoL). Additionally, turmeric supplementation has demonstrated analgesic qualities, which may indirectly improve physical function and QoL.<br> <strong>Objectives. </strong>This study examines the combined effects of turmeric supplementation and strengthening exercises on knee pain, physical function, and QoL in knee osteoarthritis patients versus knee-strengthening exercises alone.<br> <strong>Methods. </strong>Thirty-five knee osteoarthritis patients (mean age 59.0 &plusmn; 11.4 years) were recruited and randomly assigned to the PE group (n=17) or the TE group (n=18). All participants performed strengthening exercises three times per week for 12 weeks. Participants in group TE took one turmeric supplement daily containing 697 mg/tablet of curcumin for 12 weeks. Measurements were conducted at pre-test, mid-test, and post-test, including anthropometric assessments, the 6-minute walk test (6MWT), and the administration of the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), and the Quality of Life Questionnaire-Malay version.<br> <strong>Results. </strong>The TE group significantly improved the VAS-pain score, walking distance during the 6MWT, WOMAC scores, and QoL levels for physical, psychological, and social health (p<0.05). However, the prescribed intervention did not significantly affect QoL related to environmental health (p>0.05).<br> <strong>Conclusion. </strong>Combining turmeric supplementation and strengthening exercises enhanced pain reduction, physical function, and overall quality of life compared to strengthening exercises alone</div> Knee Osteoarthritis, Pain, Physical Function, Quality of Life, Turmeric, Exercise 0 0 http://aassjournal.com/browse.php?a_code=A-11-2419-4&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Bawani Ramakrishnan crbawarny@student.usm.my 100319475328460016764 0009-0000-5682-3880 No Exercise and Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia Ayu Suzailiana Muhamad ayu_suzailiana@usm.my 100319475328460016765 100319475328460016765 Yes Exercise and Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia Garry Kuan garry@usm.my 100319475328460016766 100319475328460016766 No Exercise and Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia