Objective To conduct a systematic review of the measurement properties of the Western
Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and to evaluate the quality …

Background: Physical therapy is regarded as an essential aspect in achieving optimal
outcomes following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …

Background The WOMAC score is a validated outcome measure for use in patients
undergoing TKA. Defining meaningful changes in the WOMAC score is important for sample …

Abstract Purpose The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC)
is a commonly used outcome measure for osteoarthritis. There are different versions of the …

Objective: To evaluate effects of stationary cycling exercise on pain, function and stiffness in
individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Data sources: Systematic search conducted in seven …

Purpose The primary aim of this study was to define a classification in the WOMAC score
after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) according to patient satisfaction. The secondary aims …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of stretching exercises for pain relief in individuals
with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Data sources Nine databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane …

Background There has been an increase in the utilisation of acupuncture in recent years, yet
the evidence base is insufficiently well established to be certain about its clinical …

Osteoarthritis is a common, degenerative joint disease with significant socio-economic
impact worldwide. There are currently no disease-modifying drugs available to treat the …

Purpose The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of non‐
supervised home‐based exercise versus individualized and supervised programs delivered …