Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Science Daily - Health & Medicine.
A network meta-analysis of 139 randomized trials synthesizes comparative effectiveness of treatments for knee osteoarthritis, highlighting noninvasive options and exercise benefits.
Key Takeaways
- Knee braces ranked highest overall for reducing pain, stiffness, and mobility problems compared with other interventions.
- Water-based therapy showed the strongest effect specifically for pain reduction.
- Regular land-based exercise consistently improved both pain and physical function across trials.
