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OARSI 2016: Long term effects of MEDIC physiotherapy on pain + function for knee OA

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April 2016

OARSI 2016: Long term effects of MEDIC physiotherapy on pain + function for knee OA

Vol: 5| Issue: 4| Number:31| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The two-year efficacy of 12-weeks non-surgical treatment for patients not eligible for total knee replacement - a pre-defined analysis from a randomized controlled trial

Contributing Authors:
ST Skou S Rasmussen MB Laursen MS Rathleff L Arendt-Nielsen O Simonsen EM Roos

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100 patients with knee osteoarthritis ineligible for total knee replacement were randomized to receive either a 12-week MEDIC physiotherapy program (consisting of neuromuscular exercise, education, diet, insoles and pain medication) or standard care. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the MEDIC physiotherapy program was associated with significantly improved knee function, pain, sy...

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