Group physical therapy for veterans with knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a group physical therapy program can help veterans with knee osteoarthritis. It aims to see if this approach is practical and effective for improving knee pain and function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (knee OA) by a doctor.
- You do not have a high risk of falling or other health issues that would make group exercise unsafe.
- You are not already in a group physical therapy class for knee OA at your VA clinic.
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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