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Comparison of neuromuscular exercise therapy and pharmacological intervention for knee OA
February 2019
Comparison of neuromuscular exercise therapy and pharmacological intervention for knee OA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
One year effectiveness of neuromuscular exercise compared with instruction in analgesic use on knee function in patients with early knee osteoarthritis: the EXERPHARMA randomized trial.
Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2018 Jan;26(1):28-33Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
93 patients with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis were randomized to either an 8-week neuromuscular exercise (NEMEX) program or treatment with analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs (PHARMA). Patients were assessed after 2 and 12 months for results on the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Index Score (KOOS). Primary outcome was the KOOS ADL scale, which demonstrated no significant difference betwe...
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