Absence of Improvement With Exercise in Some Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Qualitative Study of Responders and Nonresponders.

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

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2023)

Responders and nonresponders shared some similar perceptions of exercise. However, along with perceived limitations in trial outcome measurements, nonresponders encountered challenges with excess weight, comorbidities, stressors, and life events that led to suboptimal adherence and collectively were perceived to contribute to nonresponse.

Keyphrases

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