Improving pain, function and quality of life in end-stage knee osteoarthritis: a patient-preference cohort study on whole-body vibration and exercise as bridging therapies for total knee replacement.

Background: End-stage knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients awaiting total knee replacement (TKR) often experience prolonged wait times and worsening symptoms. Whole-body vibration (WBV) has shown potential benefits in OA management. This study compared the efficacy of supervised exercise therapy alone and combined with WBV in reducing pain and improving function in this population.