25 Questions
Which of the following modalities is conditionally recommended by ACR 2019 for knee osteoarthritis?
Ultrasound
According to NICE 2022, what is their stance on electrotherapy as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis?
Do not recommend ANY electrotherapy
What is the ACR 2019's recommendation regarding manual therapy for knee osteoarthritis?
Conditionally against mobilization
Based on AAOS 2021, what modality has a limited recommendation for knee osteoarthritis?
LLLT
What does the OARSI 2019 guideline say about the use of manual therapy in knee osteoarthritis?
Conditionally recommends manual therapy
In terms of electrotherapy, what does EULAR 2023 advise for patients with knee osteoarthritis?
Conditionally recommends acupuncture
What is the recommendation regarding walking aids in the provided text?
AAOS 2021 has a limited recommendation for walking aids
'Systematic review 2022' found evidence that manual therapy provided short-term benefits for pain and global WOMAC score compared to what?
Compared to exercise alone
What is the recommendation regarding the use of canes for knee/hip OA according to EULAR 2023?
Conditionally recommends their use
In terms of ground reaction force (GRF) reduction, what impact does contra/ipsilateral cane use have based on Fang MA et al. (PMR 2015)?
~12% decrease
What effect did Simic M et al. (Osteo Cartilage 2011) observe in terms of medial knee load when using a contralateral cane?
Decrease in medial knee load
According to Bechard DJ et al. (Osteo Cartilage 2012), what effect did Urban poles™ have on knee joint loads or adductor moments?
No effect on knee joint loads
What is the AAOS 2021 recommendation concerning brace treatment for knee OA?
Moderately recommends the use of braces
According to ACR 2019, when should patients consider using TF knee braces for OA?
When OA has a sufficiently large impact on ambulation, joint stability, or pain
What is the OARSI 2019 recommendation regarding varus/valgus unloading braces for knee OA?
Recommends against their use
"LATERAL WEDGE INSOLES ARE BAD!!!!" What does the evidence say about the effectiveness of laterally wedged insoles according to Duivenvoorden T, et al.?
= neutral insoles for pain, function, and stiffness
What is the primary focus during the physical exam conducted by Occupational therapists?
Participation and 'occupations'
Which of the following is NOT a role of Occupational therapists in managing osteoarthritis according to the text?
Prescribing therapeutic exercises
What type of treatments are recommended for Knee OA according to the OARSI Guidelines-2019?
Arthritis education and structured land-based exercise programs
Which of the following is a key aspect of assistive walking devices in managing osteoarthritis?
Improving mobility and reducing joint stress
According to HQO Quality Statement 7, who should be offered weight-management strategies for osteoarthritis?
People who are overweight or obese
In managing hip and polyarticular OA, what type of exercise programs are recommended according to the OARSI Guidelines-2019 Level 1B?
'Mind-body' exercise combined with structured land-based exercise programs
What is the role of footwear in managing osteoarthritis according to the text?
Joint protection and proper alignment support
'Core Treatments' for osteoarthritis, as per the OARSI Guidelines-2019, include:
'Arthritis education and structured land-based exercise programs'
'Low consensus 'in favour of' cognitive behavioural therapy with exercise' refers to which type of osteoarthritis interventions according to the OARSI Guidelines-2019?
'Hip and polyarticular OA'
Learn about the recommendations by EULAR, ACR, OARSI, and NICE regarding the use of cane for knee and hip osteoarthritis, including impact on ambulation, joint stability, and pain. Understand the decrease in ground reaction forces and medial knee load with cane use according to research studies.
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