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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.
