Osteoarthritis and cartilage
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Osteoarthr. Cartil. · Aug 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialKnee joint stabilization therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, controlled trial.
To investigate whether an exercise program, initially focusing on knee stabilization and subsequently on muscle strength and performance of daily activities is more effective than an exercise program focusing on muscle strength and performance of daily activities only, in reducing activity limitations in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and instability of the knee joint. ⋯ Both exercise programs were highly effective in reducing activity limitations and pain and restoring knee stability in knee OA patients with instability of the knee. In knee OA patients suffering from knee instability, specific knee joint stabilization training, in addition to muscle strengthening and functional exercises, does not seem to have any additional value. Dutch Trial Register (NTR) registration number: NTR1475.
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Osteoarthr. Cartil. · Aug 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialRandomized double-blind crossover study of the efficacy of a tart cherry juice blend in treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.
To assess the efficacy of tart cherry juice in treating pain and other features of knee osteoarthritis (OA). ⋯ Tart cherry juice provided symptom relief for patients with mild to moderate knee OA, but this effect was not significantly greater than placebo. Tart cherry juice lowered hsCRP levels and this effect was associated with improved WOMAC scores.