Efficacy of lower limb strengthening exercises based on different muscle contraction characteristics for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

PurposeWhile strengthening exercises are recommended for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) treatment, the optimal type of muscle contraction remains unclear, with current research showing conflicting results. This network meta-analysis (NMA) aims to evaluate the efficacy of lower limb strengthening exercise...

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Main Authors: Xiaoqing Ding, Yi Yang, Ying Xing, Qingsong Jia, Qingguo Liu, Jie Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1442683/full