Knee Joint Load Reduction by using Lateral Wedge Insole in Different Body Mass Index Level Females
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Lateral wedge insole for knee osteoarthritis: randomized clinical trial.
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE Optimal management of knee osteoarthritis requires a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. The use of lateral wedge insoles to treat medial knee osteoarthritis is recommended, but there is still controversy about its efficacy. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether the use of lateral wedge insoles can diminish pain and improve function...
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عنوان ژورنال: Asian Journal of Applied Sciences
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2321-0893
DOI: 10.24203/ajas.v7i4.5882