Effectiveness of digital physiotherapy interventions in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to provide an overview of the effectiveness of digital physiotherapy interventions on pain, physical functions and quality of life for patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis using the Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach.

Data sources

A systematic search of electronic databases, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, PsycInfo, CINAHL, Scopus and Cochrane Library, was conducted on 19 February 2025.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

We included randomised controlled trials which compared digital physiotherapy interventions to standard physiotherapy care for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Main outcomes inclu

SUBMITTER: Cheung THR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12699664 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature