Knee OA Pain: Inulin vs Physiotherapy Effects

Prebiotic supplementation and physiotherapy show distinct and complementary effects on functional and pain sensitivity outcomes.

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Inulin and physiotherapy-supported exercise each significantly reduced pain in knee osteoarthritis patients over 6 weeks.
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No synergistic effect was observed when combining inulin and physiotherapy-supported exercise interventions.
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Inulin improved grip strength and increased pressure pain thresholds, while physiotherapy improved sit-to-stand and timed up-and-go performance.
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Dropout rates were lower in the inulin group compared to the physiotherapy-supported exercise group.
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The study suggests integrating dietary interventions with pharmacologic treatments for a holistic approach to osteoarthritis management.

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