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Patient Experience of Stiffness With Knee Osteoarthritis: An Interpretative Description Study.

S ReischlC ZiebartZ JohnstonJ MaD PhamJ F SalloumM SithganesanS WikkerinkK MunroJ C MacDermid
Published in: Musculoskeletal care (2024)
This study highlights characteristics of knee stiffness, consequences on participation, and quality of life for people with KOA. Monitoring knee stiffness for KOA is recommended for more appropriate treatment intensity, which could improve adherence to a home programme and potentially reduce the risk of falls.
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