Journal article
Effect of Soft Braces on Pain and Physical Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses
T Cudejko, M van der Esch, M van der Leeden, LD Roorda, J Pallari, KL Bennell, H Lund, J Dekker
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC | Published : 2018
Abstract
Objectives To systematically review and synthesize the effects of soft braces on pain and on self-reported and performance-based physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Data Sources The following electronic databases were searched from inception to April 20, 2016: The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and PEDro. Study Selection Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and nonrandomized controlled trials (non-RCTs), such as controlled clinical trials, crossover studies, and case-control studies, were included. Two reviewers independently screened articles and determined inclusion through predefined criteri..
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Awarded by European Union Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions - Initial Training Networks, Seventh Framework Programme
Funding Acknowledgements
Supported by the European Union Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions - Initial Training Networks, Seventh Framework Programme, under grant number 607510. European Union did not contribute to design, interpretation of data, drafting, and final approval of the manuscript.