Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Acupuncture and Exercise Therapy for Chondromalacia Patella
Journal · Pain Medicine (2024)
Original authors · Choi JH, Shin MS, Song MY, et al.
DOI · 10.1093/pm/pnae023
Summary
Ninety patients with chondromalacia patella were assigned to acupuncture + exercise therapy and exercise therapy alone groups and treated for 10 weeks. Kujala scores and squat pain improved significantly more in the combination group.
Key figures
Functional Improvement Rate
76%
Participants
90 subjects
Conclusion
The combination of acupuncture treatment and exercise therapy is an effective treatment strategy for chondromalacia patella.
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