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Knee OA Pain: Inulin vs Physiotherapy Effects

Prebiotic supplementation and physiotherapy show distinct and complementary effects on functional and pain sensitivity outcomes.

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A randomized controlled trial involving 117 patients with knee osteoarthritis evaluated the effects of inulin supplementation and physiotherapy-supported exercise on pain reduction over six weeks. Both interventions were effective, with inulin improving pain by 1.11 points and physiotherapy-supported exercise by 1.55 points, exceeding the minimum clinically important difference. However, no synergistic effect was noted when both were combined. Inulin also increased grip strength and pain thresholds, suggesting potential benefits in osteoarthritis management.

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Knee OA Pain: Inulin vs Physiotherapy Effects

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 30, 2026

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