Table 11

Guideline recommendations for equipment


AAOS [10]
EULAR [6]
ICSI [9]
Schnitzer/ACR [7]

Assistive devices for ambulation or activities of daily living
Recommended (B)
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
Orthotic devices/braces/taping
Recommended (B)
Recommended (B)
Recommended if heat/cold and medications are contraindicated or not effective
Recommended
Appropriate footwear or insoles
Recommended (B)
Recommended (B)
Recommended if heat/cold and medications are contraindicated or not effective
Recommended

AAOS, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; ACR, American College of Rheumatology; EULAR, European League Against Rheumatism; ICSI, Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement.

Poitras et al. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2007 9:R126   doi:10.1186/ar2339