Osteoarthritis of the knee
Conditions
Interventions
Web-based 3-month training program, information on knee osteoarthritis and education on physical activity, and regular remind message texts to encourage training and physical activity
Web-based inform
Sponsors
Kio University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: if the individual - is 45 years old or over and, - has activity-related knee pain and, - has no morning joint-related stiffness or has morning stiffness that lasts 30 minutes or less and, - has had knee joint pain for more than 3 months. - individual who has a smartphone, tablet, or computer that can receive text messages or emails. - individual who has an internet environment in their home and can use the above devices.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: if the Individual - has undergone TKA/UKA or is waiting for TKA/UKA - has rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory joint disease - has diseases or disorders that affect knee pain or lower limb function other than knee osteoarthritis - has participated in similar regular face-to-face or non-face-to-face exercise programs (including regular use of the training gym) - does not have the permission of a doctor to participate in an unsupervised home exercise program
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain at posttest (after 3 month-intervention) and 6 month after posttest | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Amount of Physical activity(average number of steps per day, pain at posttest and 6 month after posttest) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactDaisuke Uritani
Kio University Faculty of Health Science
Outcome results
None listed