OSTEO ARTHRITIS KNEE

This study tested a two-week home program combining gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) with mindfulness meditation in 208 older adults with knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to see if this drug-free approach could reduce pain and improve daily function. Results focused on changes in…

This study tested whether using a cold and compression brace for six weeks after knee replacement surgery could reduce pain and the need for painkillers. 208 adults who had a total or partial knee replacement took part. Participants used the brace five times a day for 20 minutes.…

This study looked at whether adding deep breathing or simple yoga poses to regular physical therapy could help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less afraid of moving. Forty adults aged 40 to 60 with severe knee pain took part. The results show which approach worked better for…

This study tested a hands-on movement therapy (Mulligan concept) in 36 adults with knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain and improve how muscles work around the knee. Researchers measured pain, muscle activity, and sensation before and after the therapy…

This study looked at whether adding a gentle joint-mobilization technique (Mulligan's) to isometric (non-moving) exercises helps people with knee osteoarthritis. 50 adults aged 40-65 with moderate knee arthritis took part. The goal was to see if this combination reduces pain, imp…

This study tested a once-weekly medicine called retatrutide in 445 people who are overweight or have obesity and also have knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to see if it helps with weight loss and reduces knee pain. The study lasted about 77 weeks and compared the drug to a place…

This study looked at 79 adults with knee osteoarthritis to compare the effectiveness of a supervised exercise program, a topical cream (NSAID), and a combination of both. The goal was to see which approach best reduces pain and improves function. Results will help guide treatment…

This study looked at how well people with knee osteoarthritis perform muscle strength and function tests when doing one task at a time versus two tasks at once. Sixty adults aged 40-65 with moderate knee osteoarthritis participated. The goal was to see if dual-task testing gives …