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Table III.

The top five treatment combinations among CAM modalities and between CAM modality and conventional medication among older adults with radiographic knee OA

Rank	Combination use	Percent ^*
CAM modalities
1	GLUCHON & MSM	21.6
2	RELAX & Spiritual activity	20.7
3	RELAX & YOGA	16.5
4	RUB & Capsaicin	13.4
5	GLUCHON & Vitamins	13.3

CAM & Conventional medication
1	GLUCHON & NSAIDs	21.6
2	RUB & NSAIDs	14.6
3	RUB & Acetaminophen	13.9
4	GLUCHON & Acetaminophen	12.1
5	Chiropractic & NSAIDs	10.0

GLUCHON: glucosamine/chondroitin; MSM: methylsulfonylmethane; RELAX: relaxation therapy, meditation, deep breathing or visualization; RUB: rubs, lotions, liniments, creams or oils; YOGA: Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, or Pilates.

Percent= No. of person-visits using both therapies/No. of person-visits using at least one of the two therapies × 100%.