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The Effect of Structured Information and Individually Adapted Exercise on Levels of Physical Activity Measured by Accelerometer in Patients With Knee or Hip Osteoarthritis - an Observational Study With Control Group.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating A supported self management of osteoarthritis program for Osteoarthritis. Completed, enrolled 317 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Physical activity level is measured at baseline and after 3 and 12 months after structured information and individually adapted exercise for patients with osteoarthritis in hip or knee. The hypothesis of this study is that a supported self management of osteoarthritis program will increase the level of physical activity in patients with osteoarthritis in hip or knee. The second hypothesis is that patients with osteoarthritis in knee will increase their level of physical activity more than patients with osteoarthritis in hip.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Three theoretical sessions, each of about 90 minutes, held as group sessions with about 10 participants in each group. After the intervention patients are offered an individual exercise program, and the opportunity to practice this program together with others under supervision of a physical therapist for 6 weeks.