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101 Martin, G.
Arthritis and rheumatism
Comment on 12 months' consultations
Brit Hom J, 1982, 71(3), 105-115
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases
102 Miehlke, K.; Inderst, R.
Moderne Proteasentherapie bei rheumatischen Beschwerden
ÄN, 2004, 45(8), 516-521
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bromelain, Enzyme therapy, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases
103 Tukmachi, E.; Jubb, R.W.; Dempsey, E.; Jones, P.
The effect of acupuncture on the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis - an open randomised controlled study
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22, 14-22
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
104 Stener-Victorin, E.; Kruse-Smidje, C.; Jung, K.
Comparison between electro-acupuncture and hydrotherapy, both in combination with patient education and patient education alone, on the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip
Clin J Pain, 2004, 20(3), 179-185
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
105 Biegert, C.; Wagner, I.; Lüdtke, R.; Kötter, I.; Heide, L.; Lohmüller, C.; Günaydin, I.; Taxis, K.
Efficacy and Safety of Willow Bark Extract in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Results of 2 Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trials
J Rheumatol, 2004, 31(11), 21-30
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Salix, Salix purpurea
106 Arjmandi, B.H.; Khalil, D.A.; Lucas, E.A.; Smith, B.J.; Sinichi, N.; Hodges, S.B.; Juma, S.; Munson, M.E.; Payton, M.E.; Tivis, R.D.; Svanborg, A.
Soy protein may alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms
Phytomed, 2004, 11(7-8), 567-575
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
107 Berman, B.M.; Lao, L.; Langenberg, P.; Lee, W.L.; Gilpin, A.M.K.; Hochberg, M.C.
Effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in Osteoarthritis of the knee
Ann Intern Med, 2004, 141(12), 901-910
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
108 Lardos, A.; Schmidlin, C.B.; Fischer, M.; Ferlas-Chlodny, E.; Loniewski, I.; Samochowiec, L.; Musial, H.D.
Wirksamkeit und Verträglichkeit eines wässrig ausgezogenen Weidenrindenextraktes bei Patienten mit Hüft- und Kniearthrose
Z Phytother, 2004, 25(6), 275-281
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Salix
109 Harlow, T.; Greaves, C.; White, A.; Brown, L.; Hart, A.; Ernst, E.
Randomised controlled trial of magnetic bracelets for relieving pain in osteoarthritis of the hip and knee
BMJ, 2004, 329, 1450-1454 (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
110 Jung, Y.B.; Seong, S.C.; Lee, M.C.; Shin, Y.-U.; Kim, D.-H.; Kim, J.-M.; Jung, Y.-K.; Ahn, J.-H.; Seo, J.-G.; Park, Y.-S.; Lee, C.-S.; Roh, K.-J.; Han, C.-K.; Cho, Y.-B.; Chang, D.-Y.; Kwak, W.-J.; Jung, K.-O.; Park, B.-J.
A four-week, randomized, double-blind trial of the efficacy and safety of SKI306X
A herbal anti-arthritic agent versus diclofenac in osteoarthritis of the knee
Am J Chin Med, 2004, 32, 291-301
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
111 Leeb, B.F.; Schweitzer, H.; Montag, K.; Smolen, J.S.
A metaanalysis of chondroitin sulfate in the treatment of osteoarthritis
J Rheumatol, 2000, 27, 205-211
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chondroitin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis
112 Piscoya, J.; Rodriguez, Z.; Bustamante, S.A.; Okuhama, N.N.; Miller, M.J.S.; Sandoval, M.
Efficacy and safety of freeze-dried cat's claw in osteoarthritis of the knee
Mechanisms of action ot the species Uncaria guianensis
Inflamm Res, 2001, 50, 442-448
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Uncaria, Uncaria guianensis
113 Ferraz, M.B.; Pereira, R.B.; Iwata, N.M.; Atra, E.
Tipi. A popular analgesic tea
A double-blind cross-over trial in osteoarthritis
Clin Exp Rheumatol, 1991, 9, 205-212
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Petivera alliacea, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Tea
114 McCleane, G.
The analgesic efficacy of topical capsaicin is enhanced by glyceryl trinitrate in painful osteoarthritis
A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study
Eur J Pain, 2000, 4, 355-360
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsicum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
115 Knuesel, O.; Weber, M.; Suter, A.
Arnica montana gel in osteoarthritis of the knee
An open, multicenter clinical trial
Adv Ther, 2002, 19(5), 209-218 (Sonderdruck)
Arnica, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
116 Vas, J.; Méndez, C.; Perea-Milla, E.; Vega, E.; Panadero, M.D.; León, J.M.; Borge, M.A.; Gaspar, O.; Sánchez-Rodríguez, F.; Aguilar, I.; Jurado, R.
Acupuncture as a complementary therapy to the pharmacological treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2004, e-pub. 19 Oct., 1-5 (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
117
Multizentrische, randomisierte Doppelblindstudie zur Beurteilung der Wirksamkeit und Verträglichkeit von topisch appliziertem Arnika Gel im Vergleich zu Ibuprofen Gel bei Patienten mit Fingerpolyarthrose
(Zusammenfassung der Resultate der Studie)
2004, 1-5 (Manuskript)
Arnica, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Finger arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
118 Hay, E.; Barlas, P.; Foster, N.; Hill, J.; Thomas, E.; Young, J.
Is acupuncture a useful adjunct to physiotherapy for older adults with knee pain?
The "Acupuncture, Physiotherapy and Exercise" (APEX) study [ISRCTN88597683]
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2004, 5(31), (1-12) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
119 Pariente, J.; White, P.; Frackowiak, R.S.J.; Lewith, G.
Expectancy and belief modulate the neuronal substrates of pain treated by acupuncture
NeuroImage, 2005, 25, 1161-1167
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
120 Witt, C.; Brinkhaus, B.; Jena, S.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Hummelsberger, J.; Walther, H.U.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomised trial
Lancet, 2005, 366, 136-143
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
121 Cao, Y.; Shi, Y.; Zheng, Y; Shi, M.; Lo, S.K.
Blood-nourishing and hard-softening capsule costs less in the management of osteoarthritic knee pain
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2005, 2(3), 363-368 (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gentiana, Glycyrrhiza, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Paeonia, Paeonia alba, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
122 Kolasinski, S.L.; Garfinkel, M.; Gilden, A.; Matz, W.; Dyke, A. van; Schumacher, H.R.
Iyengar yoga for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knees
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 689-693
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
123 Teekachunhatean, S.; Kunanusorn, P.; Rojanasthien, N.; Sananpanich, K.; Pojchamarnwiputh, S.; Lhieochaiphunt, S.; Pruksakorn, S.
Chinese herbal recipe versus diclofenac in symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN70292892]
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2004, 4, (1-8) (Internet)
Achyranthes, Achyranthes bidentata, Angelica, Angelica pubescens, Angelica sinensis, Arthrosis, Asarum, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cinnamomum, Codonopsis, Codonopsis pilosula, Eucommia ulmoides, Gentiana, Gentiana macrophylla, Glycyrrhiza, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ledebouriella seseloides, Ligusticum, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Loranthus, Loranthus parasiticus, Paeonia, Paeonia alba, Poria, Poria cocos, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Traditional Chinese medicine
124 Angermann, P.
Avokado/sojaunsaponifiables til behandling af knae- og hofteledsartrose
Ugeskr Laeger, 2005, 167(33), 2005
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, avocado, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
125 Winther, K.; Apel, K.; Thamsborg, G.
A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Scand J Rheumatol, 2005, 34(4), 302-308
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa canina
126 Brien, S.; Lewith, G.; Walker, A.F.; Middleton, D.; Prescott, P.; Boyle, T.; Bundy, R.
Bromelain as an adjunctive treatment for moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomised placebo-controlled pilot study
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 8 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bromelain, Enzyme therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
127 Foster, N.E.; Thomas, E.; Barlas, P.; Hill, J.C.; Young, J.; Mason, E.; Hay, E.M.
Acupuncture as an adjunct to exercise based physiotherapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2007, 15 Aug. 2007, (1-12) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
128 Clegg, D.O.; Reda, D.J.; Harris, C.L.; Klein, M.A.; O'Dell, J.R.; Hooper, M.M.; Bradley, J.D.; Bingham, C.O.; Weisman, M.H.; Jackson, C.G.; Lane, N.E.; Cush, J.J.; Moreland, L.W.; Schumacher, H.R.; Oddis, C.V.; Wolfe, F.; Molitor, J.A.; Yocum, D.E.; Schnitzer, T.J.; Furst, D.E.; Sawitzke, A.D.; Shi, H.; Brandt, K.D.; Moskowitz, R.W.; Williams, H.J.
Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and the two in combination for painful knee osteoarthritis
N Engl J Med, 2006, 354(8), 795-808
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chondroitin, Nutrition/diet, Glucosamin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
129 Miller, M.J.S.; Mehta, K.; Kunte, S.; Raut, V.; Gala, J.; Dhumale, R.; Shukla, A.; Tupalli, H.; Parikh, H.; Bobrowski, P.; Chaudhary, J.
Early relief of osteoarthritis symptoms with a natural mineral supplement and a herbomineral combination
A randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN38432711]
J Inflamm, 2005, 2, 11
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Uncaria, Uncaria guianensis
130 Perlman, A.; Mojica, E.; Williams, A.-L.; Njike, V.; Katz, D.L.
Massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
Results of randomized controlled trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 60-61 (Abstract)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
131 Witt, C.; Reinhold, T.; Jena, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Liecker, B.; Willich, S.N.
Effectiveness and costs of acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis
The acupuncture in routine care study (ARC)
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 66-67 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
132 Linde, K.; Weidenhammer, W.; Streng, A.
Acupuncture for osteoarthritic pain
An observational study in routine care
Rheumatol, 2006, 45, 222-227
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
133 Scharf, H.-P.; Mansmann, U.; Streitberger, K.; Witte, S.; Krämer, J.; Maier, C.; Trampisch, H.-J.; Victor, N.
Acupuncture and knee osteoarthritis
A three-armed randomized trial
Ann Intern Med, 2006, 145(1), 12-20 (+ appendix: W1-W11)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
134 Wegener, T.; Stange, C.F.
Behandlung der Gon- und Coxarthrose mit einem wässrigen Extrakt der Teufelskrallenwurzel (Harpagophytum procumbens DC)
Eine Therapiestudie in niedergelassenen Arztpraxen
MMW Fortschr Med, 2005, 147(4), 169-175
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
135 Widrig, R.; Suter, A.; Saller, R.; Melzer, J.
Arnika-Gel versus Ibuprofen-Gel zur topischen Behandlung der Osteoarthritis der Hand
Z Phytother, 2006, 27(Kongressband), S16
Arnica, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
136 Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Liecker, B.; Wegscheider, K.; Willich, S.N.
Acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
A randomized, controlled trial with an additional nonrandomized arm
Arthritis Rheum, 2006, 54(11), 3485-3493
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
137 Bloss, I.
Wirksamkeit eines homöopathisierten Knorpelpräparates bei der Gonarthrose
Eine randomisierte, placebokontrollierte Phase II-Studie
2006, 1-82 (Dissertation)
Arthrosis, Articulatio genus G1, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nosoden, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
138 Reichelt, A.; Förster, K.K.; Fischer, M.; Rovati, L.C.; Setnikar, I.
Efficacy and safety of intramuscular glucosamine sulfate in osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind study
Arzneim Forsch, 1994, 44(1), 75-80
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Glucosamin, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
139 Witt, C.M.; Brinkhaus, B.; Willich, S.N.
Akupunktur
Klinische Studien zur Wirksamkeit bei Patienten mit chronischen Schmerzen
Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz, 2006, 49, 736-742
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Low back pain, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR), Chronic pain
140 Grube, B.; Grunwald, J.; Krug, L.; Staiger, C.
Efficacy of a comfrey root (Symphyti offic. radix) extract ointment in the treatment of patients with painful osteoarthritis of the knee
Results of a double-blind, randomised, bicenter, placebo-controlled trial
Phytomed, 2007, 14(1), 2-10
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Symphytum
141 Linde, K.; Witt, C.M.; Streng, A.; Weidenhammer, W.; Wagenpfeil, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Willich, S.N.; Melchart, D.
The impact of patient expectations on outcomes in four randomized controlled trials of acupuncture in patients with chronic pain
Pain, 2007, 128(3), 264-271
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Low back pain, Meta-analysis, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
142 Yamashita, H.; Masuyama, S.; Otsuki, K.; Tsukayama, H.
Safety of acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee
A review of randomised controlled trials, focusing on specific reactions to acupuncture
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24 (Suppl.), S49-S52
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
143 Manheimer, E.; Lim, B.; Lao, L.; Berman, B.
Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
A randomised trial using a novel sham
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24 (Suppl.), S7-S14
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
144 Vas, J.; Mendez, C.; Perea-Milla, E.
Acupuncture vs Streitberger needle in knee osteoarthritis
An RCT
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24 (Suppl.), S15-S24
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
145 Witt, C.M.; Brinkhaus, B.; Reinhold, T.; Willich, S.N.
Efficacy, effectiveness, safety and costs of acupuncture for chronic pain
Results of a large research initiative
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24 (Suppl.), S33-S39
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Low back pain, Neck pain, Nervous system, Economy, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
146 Chrubasik, C.; Künzel, O.; Conradt, C.; Black, A.; Chrubasik, S.
A 1-year survey with aqueous Harpagophytum extract in patients suffering from chronic low back, knee or hip pain
FACT, 2006, 11(Suppl. 1), 11-12 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Phytomedicine
147 Chrubasik, S.; Chrubasik, C.; Wiesner, L.; Torda, T.
No evidence for an antihypertensive effect of rose hip and seed powder in a dose used for osteoarhtritic symptoms
FACT, 2006, 11(Suppl. 1), 13-14 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rosa, Rosa canina, Adverse effect
148 Michalsen, A.; Lüdtke, R.; Cesur, Ö.; Afra, D.; Bäcker, M.; Fink, M.; Dobos, G.
Leeches in osteoarthritis of the thumb
A randomised clinical trial
FACT, 2006, 11(Suppl. 1), 29 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
149 Richmond, S.; Porter, A.; Campion, P.; Brown, S.; Klaber-Moffett, J.; Jackson, D.; Featherstone, V.; Taylor, A.
Magnetic and copper bracelets for pain relief in osteoarthritis
Results of a randomised placebo-controlled trial
FACT, 2006, 11(Suppl. 1), 39-40 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain
150 Staiger, C.; Grube, B.; Krug, L.
Efficacy of a comfrey root extract ointment in the treatment of painful osteoarthritis
FACT, 2006, 11(Suppl. 1), 44 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Symphytum
151 Quilty, B.; Tucker, M.; Campbell, R.; Dieppe, P.
Physiotherapy, including quadrizeps exercises and patellar taping, for knee osteoarthritis with predominant patellofemoral joint involvement
Randomized controlled trial
J Rheumatol, 2003, 30(6), 1311-1317
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
152 Devos-Comby, L.; Cronan, T.; Roesch, S.C.
Do exercise and self-management interventions benefit patients with osteoarthritis of the knee?
A metaanalytic review
J Rheumatol, 2006, 33(4), 744-756
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Psychology/psychotherapy, Review (CR), Behavioural therapy
153 Bruyere, O.; Pavelka, K.; Rovati, L.C.; Deroisy, R., Olejarova, M.; Gatterova, J.; Giacovelli, G.; Reginster, J.Y.
Glucosamine sulfate reduces osteoarthritis progression in postemenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis
Evidence form two 3-year studies
Menopause, 2004, 11(2), 138-143
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Glucosamin, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
154 Arroll, B.; Goodyear-Smith, F.
Corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis of the knee
Meta-analysis
BMJ, 2004, (online first), 1-5
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
155 Bennell, K.; Hinman, R.
Exercise as a treatment for osteorthritis
Curr Opinion Rheumatol, 2005, 17, 634-640
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Review (CR)
156 Karatosun, V.; Unver, B.; Gocen, Z.; Sen, A.; Gunal, I.
Intra-articular hyaluranic acid compared with progressive knee exercises in osteoarthritis of the knee
A prospective randomized trial with long-term follow-up
Rheumatol Int, 2006, 26, 277-284
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hyaluronsäure, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
157 Messier, S.P.; Loeser, R.F.; Miller, G.D.; Morgan, T.M.; Rejski, W.J.; Sevick, M.A.; Ettinger, W.H. jr.; Pahor, M.; Williamson, J.D.
Exercise and dietary weight loss in overweight and obese older adults with knee osteoarthritis
The Arthritis, Diet, and Activity Promotion Trial
Arthritis Rheum, 2004, 50(5), 1501-1510
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
158 Modawal, A.; Ferrer, M.; Choi, H.K.; Castle, J.A.
Hyaluronic acid injections relieve knee pain
This meta-analysis shows good therapeutic effect for between 5 and 12 weeks
J Fam Pract, 2005, 54(9), 758-767
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hyaluronsäure, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain
159 Reginster, J.Y.; Deroisy, R.; Rovati, L.C.; Lee, R.L.; Lejeune, E.; Bruyere, O.; Giacovelli, G.; Henrotin
Long-term effects of glucosamine sulphate on osteoarthritis progression
Lancet, 2001, 357, 251-256
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Glucosamin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
160 Sullivan, T.; Allegrante, J.P.; Peterson, M.G.E.; Kovar, P.A.; MacKenzie, C.R.
One-year followup of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee who participated in a program of supervised fitness walking and supportive patient education
Arthritis Care Res, 1998, 11(4), 228-233
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Walking
161 Yurtkuran, M.; Yurtkuran, M.; Alp, A.; Nasircilar, A.; Bingöl, Ü.; Altan, L.; Sarpdere, G.
Balneotherapy and tap water therapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Rheumatol Int, 2006, 27, 19-27
Arthrosis, Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
162 Chrubasik, S.; Chrubasik, C.; Kunzel, O.; Black, A.
Patient-perceived benefit during one year of treatment with Doloteffin((R))
Phytomed, 2007, 14(6), 371-376
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Back pain (non-specific)
163 Manheimer, E.; Linde, K.; Lao, L.; Bouter, L.M.; Berman, B.M.
Meta-analysis: Acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee
Ann Intern Med, 2007, 146(12), 868-877, W-199-W-202
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
164 Mazières, B.; Hucher, M.; Zaim, M.; Garnero, P.
Effect of chondroitin sulfate in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
A multicenter, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study
Ann Rheum Dis, 2007, 66, 639-645
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chondroitin, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
165 Perlman, A.I.; Sabina, A.; Williams, A.L.; Njike, V.Y.; Katz, D.L.
Massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Intern Med, 2006, 166, 2533-2538
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
166 Cantarini, L.; Leo, G.; Giannitti, C.; Cevenini, G.; Barberini, P.; Fioravanti, A.
Therapeutic effect of spa therapy and short wave therapy in knee osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled trial
Rheumatol Int, 2007, 27(6), 523-529
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Short-wave therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
167 Williamson, L.; Wyatt, M.R.; Yein, K., Melton, J.T.K.
Severe knee osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture, physiotherapy (supervised exercise) and standard management for patients awaiting knee replacement
Rheumatol, 2007, 46(9), 1445-1449
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
168 Reinhold, T.; Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Willich, S.N.
Quality of life and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture treatment in patients with osteoarthritis pain
Eur J Health Econ, 2008, 9(3), 209-219
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
169 Widrig, R.; Suter, A.; Saller, R.; Melzer, J.
Choosing between NSAID and arnica for topical treatment of hand osteoarthritis in a randomised, double-blind study
Rheumatol Int, 2007, 27(6), 585-591
Arnica, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
170 Brinkhaus, B.; Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Hummelsberger, J.; Irnich, D.; Hammes, M.; Pach, D.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Physician and treatment characteristics in a randomised multicentre trial of acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(3), 180-189
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
171 Matsumoto, T.; Levy, B.; Ambruso, V.
Clinical evaluation of acupuncture
Am Surg, 1974, 400-405
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
172 Wihlidal, K.; Reiger, J.
Vergleichsstudie betreffend die Wirksamkeit von kombinierter Ohr- und Körperakupunktur sowie Physiotherapie im Rahmen eines dreiwöchigen stationären Aufenthaltes in einem Rehabilitationszentrum
Dt Z Aku, 1990, 33, 87-89
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Ear acupuncture, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Rheumatic diseases, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
173 anonymous
Hoch dosiertes Vitamin E bei degenerativen und entzündlichen Gelenkerkrankungen
ÄN, 2001, 42(5), 363-364
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tokopherol, Review (CR), Vitamins
174 Scheurle, H.-J.
Steirocall bei Arthropathien
Eine Anwendungsbeobachtung
Hufeland J, 1993, 8(2), 38-42
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Steirocall
175 Brismée, J.M.; Paige, R.L.; Chyu, M.C.; Boatright, J.D.; Hagar, J.M.; McCaleb, J.A.; Quintela, M.M.; Feng, D.; Xu, K.T.; Shen, C.L.
Group and home-based tai chi in elderly subjects with knee osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2007, 21(2), 99-111
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
176 Boon, J.; Cibere, J.; Dais, J.; Szostak, C.
The effectiveness of massage therapy for managing osteoarthritis of the hip
A pilot study
FACT, 2007, 12(Suppl. 1), 7-8 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
177 Thanner, J.; Kohlmann, T.; Künzel, O.; Chrubasik, S.
Retrospective evaluation of the interrelationship between biopsychosocial determinants and treatment response in patients receiving Doloteffin
FACT, 2007, 12(Suppl. 1), 15-16 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design, Back pain (non-specific)
178 Pittler, M.H.
Static magnets for reducing pain
FACT, 2008, 13(1), 5-10
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain
179 Grünwald, J.; Staiger, C.; Krug, L.
Wirksamkeit einer Beinwell-Salbe bei Patienten mit Osteoarthritis des Kniegelenks
Ergebniss einer doppelblinden, randomisierten, bizentrischen, placebokontrollierten Studie
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S7-S8 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Symphytum
180 An, B.; Dai, K.; Zhu, Z.; Wang, Y.; Hao, Y.; Tang, T.; Yan, H.
Baduanjin alleviates the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(2), 167-174
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Baduanjin
181 Berkovitz, S.; Cummings, M.; Perrin, C.; Ito, R.
High volume acupuncture clinic (HVAC) for chronic knee pain
Audit of a possible model for delivery of acupuncture in the National Health Service
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26(1), 46-50
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
182 Andereya, S.; Stanzel, S.; Maus, U.; Mueller-Rath, R.; Mumme, T.; Siebert, C.H.; Stock, F.; Schneider, F.
Assessment of leech therapy for knee osteoarthritis
A randomized study
Acta Orthopaedica, 2008, 79(2), 235-242
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
183 Jubb, R.W.; Tukmachi, E.; Jones, P.; Dempsey, E.; Waterhouse, L.; Brailsford, S.
A blinded randomised trial of acupuncture (manual and electroacupuncture) compared with a non-penetrating sham for the symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26(2), 69
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
184 Sengupta, K.; Alluri, K.V.; Satish, A.R.; Mishra, S.; Golakoti, T.; Sarma, K.V.S.; Dey, D.; Raychaudhun, S.P.
A double, blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin® for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Arthritis Res Ther, 2008, 10, (1-11) (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Boswellia, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
185 Ross, S.M.
Osteoarthritis
A proprietary Arnica gel is found to be as effective as ibuprofen gel in osteoarthritis of the hands
Holist Nurs Pract, 2008, 22(4), 237-239
Arnica, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Finger arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
186 Itoh, K.; Hirota, S.; Katsumi, Y.; Ochi, H.; Kitakoji, H.
Trigger point acupuncture for treatment of knee osteoarthritis
A preliminary RCT for a pragmatic trial
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26, 17-26
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
187 Itoh, K.; Hirota, S.; Katsumi, Y.; Ochi, H.; Kitakoji, H.
A pilot study on using acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to treat knee osteoarthritis (OA)
Chin Med, 2008, 3, 2
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
188 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Is acupuncture an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis?
Nat Clin Pract Rheumatol, 2008, 4, 124-125
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
189 Huang, W.
Randomized double-blind clinical trial of acupuncture in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis using gait analysis
Design, methods, baseline, and preliminary outcome data
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2008, 89, E11 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
190 Bäumler, S.
Die Wirkung der Mistel bei degenerativen Erkrankungen des Bewegungsapparates
Eine prospektive Falldokumentation
KIM, 2008, 49(11/12), 31-37
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mistletoe therapy, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, Stimulation therapy, Theory, Viscum, Viscum album, Mechanism of action
191 Selfe, T.K.; Bourguignon, C.; Taylor, A.G.
Effects of noninvasive interactive neurostimulation on symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized, sham-controlled pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(9), 1075-1081
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
192 Abendroth, A.; Michalsen, A.; Lüdtke, R.; Rüffer, A.; Junge, A.; Dobos, G.J.; Langhorst, J.
Changes of intestinal microflora in patients with rheumatoid arthritis during fasting and a Mediterranean diet
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S25 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mediterranian diet
193 Ullah, K.
An investigation into the effect of cupping therapy as a treatment for anterior knee pain and its potential role in health promotion
Internet J Altern Med, 2007, 4(1), gesamt
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Cupping
194 Sawitzke, A.D.; Shi, H.; Finco, M.F.; Dunlop, D.D.; Bingham, C.O.; Harris, C.L.; Singer, N.G.; Bradley, J.D.; Silver, D.; Jackson, C.G.; Lane, N.E.; Oddis, C.V.; Wolfe, F.; Lisse, J.; Furst, D.E.; Reda, D.J.; Moskowitz, R.W.; Williams, H.J.; Clegg, D.O.
The effect of glucosamine and/or chondroitin sulfate on the progression of knee osteoarthritis
A report from the glucosamine/chondroitin arthritis intervention trial
Arthritis Rheum, 2008, 58(10), 3183-3191
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chondroitin, Glucosamin, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
195 Bellometti, S.; Roveri, A.; Tassoni, T.; Richelmi, P.; Grossi, F.
Modulation of neurogenic inflammation in osteoarthrosis patients undergoing a combined treatment of mud packs and acetaminophen
IMCJ, 2009, 8(2), 24-27
Arthrosis, Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Spine, Peloidtherapie, Peat therapy
196 Paans, N.; Akker-Scheek, I. van den; Meer, K. van der; Bulstra, S.K.; Stevens, M.
The effects of exercise and weight loss in overweight patients with hip osteoarthritis
Design of a prospective cohort study
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 24; (1-9)
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Obesitiy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
197 Frestedt, J.L.; Kuskowski, M.A.; Zenk, J.L.
A natural seaweed derived mineral supplement (Aquamin F) for knee osteoarthritis
A randomised, placebo controlled pilot study
Nutrition J, 2009, 8, 7; (1-8)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Sea remedies, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
198 Taechaarpornkul, W.; Suvapan, D.; Theppanom, C.; Chantipwaree, C.; Chirawatkul, A.
Comparison of the effectiveness of six and two acupuncture point regimens in osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomised trial
Acupunct Med, 2009, 27(1), 3-8
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
199 Rieckmann, T.
Langzeiteffekte einer einmaligen Blutegeltherapie bei Gonarthrose
2008, 1-104 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Assesment, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Patient satisfaction, Retrospective design
200 Chen, K.W.; Perlman, A.; Liao, J.H.; Lam, A.; Staller, J.; Sigal, L.H.
Effects of external qigong therapy on osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled trial
Clin Rheumatol, 2008, 27(12), 1497-1505
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine