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Papers: 24 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Review


Molecular/Cellular

PAIN TYPE:
Arthritis, Inflammation/Inflammatory


2023


Exerc Immunol Rev


37358362


29

Exercise-induced effects on inflammatory markers and brain-derived neurotrophic factor in patients with knee osteoarthritis. A systematic review with meta-analysis.

Authors

Puts S, Liberman K, Leysen L, Forti L, Muyldermans E, Vaes P, Nijs J, Beckwée D, Bautmans I

Abstract

In the pathogenesis of knee osteoarthritis (KOA), inflammatory mediators play an important role. However, the precise underlying mechanism by which regular exercise therapy (ET) exert effects on the immune system in KOA patients is unknown.