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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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    Study evaluated inulin vs physiotherapy in knee osteoarthritis.

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    117 patients participated in the 6-week trial.

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    Both interventions reduced pain effectively.

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    No synergistic effect was found when combined.

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    Inulin improved grip strength and pressure pain thresholds.

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    Lower dropout rate in the inulin group.

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    GLP-1 levels correlated with grip strength improvement.

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    Minor gastrointestinal side effects reported with inulin.

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Knee OA Pain: Inulin vs Physiotherapy Effects

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 30, 2026

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