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A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: evaluating the efficacy of isokinetic muscle strengthening training in improving knee osteoarthritis outcomes

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2025 10 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 78 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.

Wenpeng Guo, Jie Gao, Dawazhuoma, Xiaoyun Mi, Ciwang, Bianba Bianba

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Despite its title referencing randomized controlled trials, this meta-analysis focuses on isokinetic muscle strengthening training for knee osteoarthritis — not microplastic research. It found that isokinetic training improves muscle strength and relieves joint pain and stiffness in knee osteoarthritis patients.

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Musculoskeletal

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Human

Study Type Review

In patients with KOA, IMST improves muscle strength and relieves joint pain and stiffness. However, large-scale, high-quality, randomized controlled trials with extended observation periods are urgently needed to popularize the use of IMST in KOA patients.

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: evaluating the efficacy of isokinetic muscle strengthening training in improving knee osteoarthritis outcomes

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