Effects and safety of vibration therapy in knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation: an umbrella review of systematic reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease characterized by pain, stiffness, and limited mobility, substantially impairing quality of life. Vibration therapy has gained attention as a promising nonpharmacological intervention for KOA management. However, existing systematic reviews report inconsistent findings regarding its efficacy and safety. This umbrella review synthesizes evidence from published systematic reviews to provide a comprehensive evaluation of vibration therapy in KOA.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in four electronic databases: PubMed, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Web of Science, and Embase, with the search completed in January 2025. Eligible systematic reviews, with or without meta-analyses, examinin

SUBMITTER: Peng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12721121 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature