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Guideline recommendations for equipment |
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| AAOS [10] |
EULAR [6] |
ICSI [9] |
Schnitzer/ACR [7] |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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