title: The benefits and barriers to physical activity and lifestyle interventions for osteoarthritis affecting the adult knee.
abstract: Osteoarthritis prevalence is increasing, placing greater demands on healthcare and future socioeconomic costing models. Exercise and non-pharmacological methods should be employed to manage this common and disabling disease. Expectations at all stages of disease are increasing with a desire to remain active and independent. Three key areas have been reviewed; the evidence for physical activity, lifestyle changes and motivational techniques concerning knee osteoarthritis and the barriers to instituting such changes. Promotion of activity in primary care is discussed and evidence for compliance has been reviewed. This article reviews a subject that is integral to all professionals involved with osteoarthritis care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Princess Royal Hospital, Apley Castle, Telford, Shropshire TF1 6TF, UK. jdstevenson@doctors.net.uk
authors.forename: Jonathan Daniel
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Stevenson
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Roach
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003376:Counseling; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006040:Goals; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012008:Recurrence; D057185:Sedentary Behavior