Conditioned pain modulation was enhanced following joint mobilization, demonstrated by a global decrease in deep tissue pressure sensitivity. Joint mobilization may act via enhancement of descending pain mechanisms in patients with painful knee osteoarthritis.

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Severe OA may result in both hyperalgesia and hypoesthesia at the affected knee. Perceived instability during functional tasks may be mediated in part by pain in individuals with knee OA.

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