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Both lateral wedge insole and valgus knee brace are effective for pain in knee OA
July 2016
Both lateral wedge insole and valgus knee brace are effective for pain in knee OA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of the efficacy of laterally wedged insoles and bespoke unloader knee orthoses in treating medial compartment knee osteoarthritis
Prosthet Orthot Int. 2013 Feb;37(1):50-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
24 patients with Kellgren-Lawrence I-II medial compartment knee osteoarthritis were randomized to 6 weeks of either lateral wedge insole of valgus unloader knee brace use. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of each intervention on knee pain, knee range of motion, maximum knee adductor moment, walking speed, and stride length during gait analysis. Results demonstrated ...
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