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OARSI 2016: Neuromuscular exercise vs. pharmacological treatment for knee OA
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OARSI 2016: Neuromuscular exercise vs. pharmacological treatment for knee OA

93 patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to participate in a neuromuscular exercise program (NEMEX), or receive pharmacological intervention with acetaminophen and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (PHARMA). The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of the two treatments on knee joint loading during walking and patient-reported pain and function. The findings of this study indicated no significant differences between groups in the change in outcome measures after 8 weeks of treatment.

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OrthoEvidence. OARSI 2016: Neuromuscular exercise vs. pharmacological treatment for knee OA. ACE Report. 2016;6(4):47. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/

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