Combined exercise and psychological treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain

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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal condition that affects many adults and is likely to become more common as the population ages. Much of the research to-date has focussed on identifying treatment strategies to reduce physical problems such as knee pain and dysfunction. However, we also know that many individuals with knee OA report psychological issues such as anxiety and depression. Therefore, treatment of knee OA should focus not only on the physical impairments, but psychological and emotional ones as well. By addressing both of these, we hope to improve the overall burden of the disease on affected individuals. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of physiotherapy treatment that combines physical components through strengthening and walking exercises with psychological components through discussion of symptoms and their effects.