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ReviewCureus2024

The Impact of Exercise Interventions on Pain, Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Safwa Nayab, Muhammad Bilal Elahi

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Safwa NayabGeneral Medicine, Northampton General Hospital, Northampton, GBR.
Muhammad Bilal ElahiAcute Medicine, Northampton General Hospital, Northampton, GBR.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease that significantly impacts mobility and quality of life (QoL). Exercise interventions, including aerobic training, resistance exercises, and multimodal programs, are widely recommended for managing symptoms. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various exercise interventions on pain, physical function, and QoL in individuals with knee and hip OA. A comprehensive search of five databases identified 12 studies involving 4,920 participants. The results revealed that Tai Chi and Baduanjin Qigong benefited older adults, while aerobic training was more effective for younger individuals. Additionally, combining diet with exercise produced the highest effect size (standardized mean difference: 0.70, 95% CI: 0.55-0.85). Personalizing exercise programs based on patient characteristics is essential for achieving sustained improvements. Future research should focus on strategies to enhance long-term adherence and develop standardized guidelines to optimize outcomes for individuals with OA.

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exercise interventionsexercise therapy/methodship/rehabilitationknee/therapyosteoarthritispain managementquality of lifequality of life/psychologyrandomized controlled trials

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PMID39726491
PMCPMC11669877

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