International recommendations suggest exercise and self-management programs, including
non-pharmacological treatments, for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) because they can benefit
pain relief and improve function and exercise adherence. The implementation of a combined …

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a 12-week self-management and exercise
intervention (the PLE2NO program) in elderly individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Design:
Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Four different community settings. Subjects: Eighty …

Background Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip is a common condition which affects men and
women of all ages. The cartilage becomes damaged. Stiffness and reduced range of
movement are common. The pain experienced from OA of the hip may be felt in your lower …

Background Osteoarthritis is the commonest cause of disability at older ages and it is a huge
burden on primary care (Peat, McCarney, & Croft, 2001). The knee joint is one of the most
affected in elderly, influencing directly physical function and affecting physiological and …

Background We introduced six week physiotherapy led progressive resistance training
(PRT) programme for Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients to improve physical function and
prevent the muscle loss (rheumatoid cachexia). Six week data showed improvement in body …