Simple, accessible treatments like knee braces and exercise offer the best relief for arthritis, major study finds
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A comprehensive analysis of nearly 10,000 patients across 139 clinical trials has revealed that straightforward, low-tech approaches are highly effective for managing knee osteoarthritis. Knee braces ranked highest for overall symptom relief, while water-based therapy and regular exercise consistently outperformed high-tech treatments in reducing pain and improving mobility.
A comprehensive analysis of nearly 10,000 patients across 139 clinical trials has revealed that straightforward, low-tech approaches are highly effective for managing knee osteoarthritis. Knee braces ranked highest for overall symptom relief, while water-based therapy and regular exercise consistently outperformed high-tech treatments in reducing pain and improving mobility.