[PDF] Top 20 Effectiveness of phototherapy incorporated into an exercise program for osteoarthritis of the knee: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

... Background: Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease with a multifactor etiology involving changes in bone alignment, cartilage, and other structures necessary to joint ...of osteoarthritis. The aim of the ... See full document

... KOA: knee osteoarthritis; MAR: missing at random; MDR-1: multidrug resistance gene-1; MMP: matrix metalloproteinase; MRI: magnetic resonance imaging; MSU: monosodium urate; NALP3: NACHT-LRR-PYD-containing ... See full document

... The aim of KOA treatment is to reduce pain, im- prove physical function, prevent disability, and enhance the quality of life over the short term. Therefore, as aging and comorbidities increase, a more convenient approach ... See full document

... the study will be screened on in- and exclusion criteria by a researcher ...the study procedure (intervention group) or about practicing according to the “KNGF guideline OA hip-knee” [10] and the ... See full document

... This group will receive a book [76] published by PLE 2- NO’ s scientific team. This book contains descriptions and tips for managing KOA in addition to educational and ex- ercise information presented as images. ... See full document

... with knee OA. Hunt et al. (2011) [37] in a single case study demonstrated that MEPs of the rectus femoris were decreased in unilateral knee OA, but this change could be reversed after 8 weeks of ... See full document

... both exercise programs and physical therapy (PT) as core components of managing knee OA [8–10], based on strong evidence for their effectiveness [11 – ...lowing exercise-based programs for ... See full document

... Only limited data are available on the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of Traditional Chinese herbs in the treatment of knee OA. According to TCM theory, OA is known as the Bi syndrome (painful ... See full document

... Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent chronic joint disease, characterized by joint structural deterioration, pain and loss of function among the ...parallel randomized controlled ... See full document

... This study will provide clinical evidence on the efficacy and safety of SST in treating ...the effectiveness of herbal medicine, which is the most popular form of complementary and alternative medical ... See full document

... Data analysis will be conducted in accordance with the intention-to-treat principle. Missing data will be handled using linear mixed effects models. Statisticians and chief investigators will work out an analysis plan ... See full document

... The study protocol has some ...the study patients will probably originate from primary care, the results of this study will mainly apply to that ...CB protocol pre- sented by Linton ... See full document

... highest knee joint reaction forces when performing tai chi movements are equivalent to only ...with knee OA [31,38]. Tai chi is also a low-cost exercise that can be performed at home without the use ... See full document

... pain, improve physical function, prevent disability, and en- hance quality of life. The non-surgical management of OA, namely pharmacologic treatment combined with physical therapy, is utilized more and more widely ... See full document

... land-based exercise, aquatic exercise, weight loss, Tai Chi, traditional Chinese acupuncture, patient education, and using wedged insoles are effective non- pharmacological treatments for patients with KOA ... See full document

... and knee osteoarthritis (OA) [1-3], however there is still insufficient evidence about many such interventions to make specific recommendations regarding management of this disorder ...the ... See full document

... therapeutic exercise to reduce knee pain, improve physical function and quality of life in subjects with knee OA ...The effectiveness of walking programs on sub- jects with knee OA is ... See full document

... aquatic exercise ideal and safe for pregnant women [11]. Aquatic exercise has been recommended during pregnancy due to it hav- ing less impact on articulation, and its ability to increase amniotic fluid ... See full document

... this study is that a combined approach using both generic and knee specific measures is considered likely to prove best for knee related problems ... See full document

... for Osteoarthritis of the Knee as recommended by the American College of Rheumatology, have knee pain, have radiologic findings of osteoarthritis with Kellgren and Lawrence Grades 2–4, and ... See full document