Self vs. clinician joint mobilization for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares doing joint mobilization exercises on your own versus having a clinician do them, in addition to regular knee strengthening exercises. The goal is to see if self-treatment is as effective for managing knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness.
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Who can take part
- You are 45 years or older.
- You have knee pain that gets worse with movement.
- You have little to no morning stiffness (less than 30 minutes).
- You have a knee that cannot fully straighten (at least a 1 cm difference when lying down).
- You can speak and read English well enough to understand instructions and surveys.
- You can attend all study visits.
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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