Why don't some people with knee osteoarthritis improve with exercise? A qualitative study of responders and non-responders.

Rana Shane HinmanSarah E JonesRachel K NelliganPenelope K CampbellMichelle HallNadine E FosterTrevor RussellKim L Bennell

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2023)

Responders and non-responders shared some similar perceptions of exercise. However, along with perceived limitations in trial outcome measurements, non-responders encountered challenges with excess weight, comorbidities, stressors and life events which led to sub-optimal adherence, and collectively were perceived to contribute to non-response.

Keyphrases

knee osteoarthritis
physical activity
social support
high intensity
mental health
depressive symptoms
body mass index
primary care
weight loss
resistance training
study protocol
type diabetes
randomized controlled trial
phase iii
body weight