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Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for arthritis.
Reviewed February 2009
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Assistive technology for rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of assistive technology in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Unfortunately, only one trial met the inclusion criteria for the review. The study deals with assistive t...
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Jul 2009
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Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of exercise for people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip....
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Apr 2009
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Dietary interventions for rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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A review of the effect of diets for people with rheumatoid arthritis was conducted by researchers in the Cochrane Collaboration. After searching for all relevant studies, they found 15 studies done by other researchers. Their findings are summarised b...
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Jan 2009
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Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of exercise on osteoarthritis (OA)....
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Aug 2008
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Anakinra for rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of Anakrina on rheumatoid arthritis (RA)....
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Feb 2008
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Exercise therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This summary presents what we know from research about the effect of exercise therapy in JIA. The review shows that in children with JIA, exercise may not lead to any difference in a child's ability to function or move their joints fully, the number of ...
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Dec 2007
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Balneotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of Balneotherapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).The review shows that in people with RA: ...
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Aug 2007
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Balneotherapy for osteoarthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of Balneotherapy (mineral baths) for Osteoarthritis (OA). The review shows that in people with OA: ...
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Aug 2007
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Aquatic exercise for the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There is gold level evidence that for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, aquatic exercise probably slightly reduces pain and slightly improves function over 3 months. The progression of damage in osteoarthritis as seen on x-rays was not measured. Theref...
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Aug 2007
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Braces and orthoses for treating osteoarthritis of the knee
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of braces and orthoses for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. ...
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May 2007
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Low level laser therapy (Classes I, II and III) for treating rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Does low level laser therapy work for treating rheumatoid arthritis? Six studies of medium quality were reviewed and provide the best evidence we have today. Collectively, these studies tested over 220 people with rheumatoid arthritis. The studies comp...
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Aug 2005
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Tai chi for treating rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Does Tai Chi help people with rheumatoid arthritis? To answer this question, scientists analysed 4 studies. The studies tested 202 people who had rheumatoid arthritis. Some people attended classes, were taught or practiced Tai Chi for 8 to 10 weeks. T...
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Apr 2004
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Occupational therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Does occupational therapy help people with rheumatoid arthritis? To answer this question, scientists analysed 38 studies. The studies tested over 1700 people who had rheumatoid arthritis. People were either counseled, trained in skills or trained to m...
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Nov 2003
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Thermotherapy for treatment of osteoarthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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To answer this question, scientists found and analyzed three studies. Over 170 people with osteoarthritis continue to take their medications but used hot, cold or ice packs/towels with or without massage or no treatment. The studies were not of high qua...
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Aug 2003
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Intensity of exercise for the treatment of osteoarthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Either high intensity or low intensity aerobic exercise improves functional status, pain, gait, and aerobic capacity in people with osteoarthritis of the knee...
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Feb 2003
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