Exercise and education before knee replacement surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests if exercise therapy and patient education before total knee replacement can improve recovery. It may help people waiting for their first knee replacement due to osteoarthritis.
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Who can take part
- You are waiting for your first knee replacement surgery on one knee.
- Your knee problem is mainly due to osteoarthritis.
- You live within 60 minutes of the study location.
- You can speak and read Swedish independently.
- You do not have any other health condition that would prevent you from taking part in exercise or education.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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