Physical Therapy for Knee Pain Relief Induces Changes in Gut Microbiome Composition: A Secondary Analysis of Data From a Randomized Controlled Trial
Improved gut microbiome composition is linked to better overall health outcomes, including enhanced immune function, reduced inflammation, and improved metabolic health. This is particularly relevant for patients with osteoarthritis, who are known to have a high prevalence of cardiometabolic comorbidities. Integrating physiotherapy protocols that positively influence the gut microbiome can thus enhance overall patient outcomes.
Authors
- Ana M. Valdes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1141-4471)
- Bonnie Millar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4535-4828)
- Afroditi Kouraki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5976-9047)
- Sameer Gohir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8815-0622)
- Amrita Vijay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9595-5680)
- Anthony J Kelly
Institutions
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (GB)
- University of Nottingham (GB)
- Arthritis UK (GB)
- Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach
- Published
- 2024-10-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/19417381241283812
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Gut microbiota and health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.23
Funders
- Versus Arthritis
- Medical Research Council
- NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre