Knee Osteoarthritis: Thoughts, Feelings, and Function

This study looks at how knee osteoarthritis (a common condition where the cushioning in the knee joint wears down) affects physical function, even when people report similar levels of pain. It aims to understand why some people with the same pain might have more difficulty with daily activities, which could lead to better targeted treatments.

This study looks at how a person's ability to recognize and describe their emotions (called 'alexithymia') might affect how well they respond to physical therapy for knee arthritis. By understanding this, doctors may be able to personalize treatment to help you get better results.

This study follows people with early-stage knee osteoarthritis or past knee injuries to learn what makes knee problems worse over time. It uses questionnaires and basic samples like blood or saliva to track your condition.

This study compares two ways of moving the knee joint to reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. You will either do the joint mobilization yourself at home or have a physical therapist do it for you, and both groups will also do exercises. The goal is to see if self-applied techniques work as well as those done by a therapist.

This study tests a new way to collect how people with knee osteoarthritis feel and function after usual care (like injections, nerve-blocking procedures, or knee replacement). It may help improve future treatment decisions by using your regular follow-up reports in an app or online.

This study looks at how moving your arms and legs might help reduce pain for people with knee osteoarthritis. If you join, you will do some light exercise so researchers can see if it helps your knee feel better.