
Bracing and Water-Based Exercise Lead Best Knee Osteoarthritis Relief, Large Analysis Finds
A network meta-analysis of 139 trials with nearly 10,000 participants finds non-drug knee OA treatments like knee braces, hydrotherapy, and regular exercise provide the most consistent pain relief and mobility gains, while technologies such as ultrasound and lateral wedge insoles show limited benefit; these simple, safe, low-cost options could shape future guidelines.


