Physical Therapy for Knee Arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether a structured physical therapy program helps knee arthritis pain and function. Researchers will also look at how your expectations about treatment affect your results.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis in the knee) confirmed by X-ray
- Your knee arthritis is moderate to severe (grade 2, 3, or 4 on the Kellgren-Lawrence scale)
- You have not had knee surgery in the past
- You have not received knee injections, other procedures, or physical therapy in the last 6 months
- You can read and write, and you do not have severe memory loss or conditions that prevent you from following instructions
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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