NONPHARMACOLOGIC THERAPY OF OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE Ann McBride, M.D. Primary Care Conference September 27, 2006 (No financial incentive)
Clinical Practice Review Osteoarthritis of the Knee, N Engl J Med, February 23, 2006
Nonpharmacology Therapy Wedge Orthotics Patella Taping Braces
Wedge Orthotics Unloads more involved compartment Expense issues
Taping Corrects malalignment Patella glide
87 pts osteoarthritis of the knee 1/3 therapeutic taping Rigid taping to correct glide 1/3 control taping Flexible taping 1/3 No taping Hinman, RS. BMJ, 2003;327:135-41.
After three weeks: 73% therapeutic taping group less pain and better function 50% control taping 10% no tape Benefits persisted three weeks after taping D/C’d
Braces: Neoprene Unloading
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