Online education for kneecap pain while waiting for physio
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether an online education program is helpful for people with kneecap pain who are waiting for in-person physiotherapy. It aims to see if this approach is practical and beneficial.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 44 years old
- You have had gradual knee pain around or behind the kneecap
- Your pain gets worse when running, jumping, going up or down stairs, or squatting
- You have been referred to physiotherapy at Colchester Hospital (East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust)
- You can read and understand English
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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