Exercise and Manual Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Author Information
Author(s): J. Haxby Abbott, M. Clare Robertson, Joanne E. McKenzie, G. David Baxter, Jean-Claude Theis, A. John Campbell
Primary Institution: University of Otago
Hypothesis
Does exercise therapy or manual therapy improve disability in adults with hip or knee osteoarthritis?
Conclusion
The MOA Trial aims to determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of exercise and manual therapy for managing pain and disability in osteoarthritis.
Supporting Evidence
- The trial will assess the effectiveness of exercise therapy and manual therapy for osteoarthritis.
- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive different types of therapy.
- The study aims to provide insights into the cost-effectiveness of these therapies.
Takeaway
This study is trying to find out if exercise or manual therapy helps people with hip or knee pain from arthritis feel better and move easier.
Methodology
A 2 × 2 factorial randomised controlled trial with 224 participants randomly assigned to different therapy groups.
Limitations
The trial may have limited power to detect interactions between therapies due to sample size.
Participant Demographics
Adults with hip or knee osteoarthritis.
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