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New Perspectives on Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis
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New Perspectives on Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis
A narrative review published in the Journal of Physiotherapy summarises recent research concerning the exercise management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) between 2020 and early 2025. The authors identify and discuss six key themes addressing the effectiveness and uncertainties of exercise therapy for knee OA, including questions about optimal dosage, adherence, delivery methods like telehealth, and how communication influences patient beliefs. Notably, the review highlights recent evidence suggesting reduced certainty in the clinical effectiveness of exercise compared to previous understanding and points out that the mechanisms of how exercise works remain largely unknown. The document also suggests numerous future research directions to better inform clinical practice in this area.
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