Figure 33 is a forest plot. Standardized mean differences were reported or calculated for eight short-term studies, with a pooled standardized mean difference of −0.29 (95% confidence interval −0.46 to −0.11) and an overall I-squared value of 9.9%. Standardized mean differences were reported or calculated for 12 intermediate-term studies, with a pooled standardized mean difference of −0.98 (95% confidence interval −1.86 to −0.13) and an overall I-squared value of 96.5%. Standardized mean differences were reported or calculated for four long-term studies, with a standardized mean difference of −0.22 (95% confidence interval −0.34 to −0.08) and an overall I-squared value of 0%.

Figure 33Exercise versus usual care, no treatment, sham, or an attention control for osteoarthritis knee pain: effects on function

AC = attention control; APC = Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale (AIMS) physical activity component; CI = confidence interval; COM = combination exercise therapy; KADL = Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) ADL subscore; LI = Lequesne Index; LLFDI = Late Life Function and Disability Index Basic Lower Limb Function Score; ME = mobility exercise; MP = muscle performance exercise; NR = neuromuscular reeducation exercise; NT = no treatment; OKS = Oxford Knee Score; SD = standard deviation; SMD = standardized mean difference; UC = usual care; WOMAC = Western Ontario and McMaster’s Universities Osteoarthritis Index

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