Effectiveness of backward walking exercises combined with conventional rehabilitation programs on managing pain intensity and disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) causes pain and diminishes quality of life. Backward walking exercise (BWE) has been shown to improve lower muscle strength and reduce knee adduction moment, making it a recommended intervention for knee OA rehabilitation. This study aims to evaluate the effectiv...

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Publicado en:Physiotherapy Theory & Practice Vol. 42; no. 1; pp. 217 - 232
Autores principales: Lin, Long-Huei, Peng, Yi-Ling, Yen, Ling-Wei, Tsai, Yun-Lin, Cheng, Chih-Hsiu
Formato: meta analysis research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan2026
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