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Rehabilitation and improvement of knee pain in primary care patients
Viteri Rodriguez J, Ramos Argilagos M, Saa Sabando BF
NeuroQuantology 2022;20(13):109-117
clinical trial
2/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: No; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

INTRODUCTION: Chronic knee pain is considered a consequence of aging. The combination of exercise and self-management could improve its separate benefits Objective: To compare the effectiveness of a rehabilitation program to improve functioning in people with knee pain in primary care. METHODS: A single-blind, pragmatic, cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted. Participants were recruited from 54 primary care practices. RESULTS: Baseline WOMAC function was 27.2 (6-week assessment), functioning improved (usual care 25.9, 95 % CI 23.4 to 28.3. CONCLUSIONS: the program could impact the treatment of knee pain: for the large and growing number of people with chronic knee pain.

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