Alternative models to support weight loss in chronic musculoskeletal conditions: effectiveness of a physiotherapist-delivered intensive diet programme for knee osteoarthritis, the POWER randomised controlled trial

CONCLUSION: A VLED delivered by physiotherapists achieved clinically relevant weight loss and was safe for people with knee OA who were overweight or obese. The results have potential implications for future service models of care for OA and obesity.TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NIH, US National Library of Medicine, Clinicaltrials.gov NCT04733053 (1 February 2021).PMID:38637135 | DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2023-107793

Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - April 18, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Kim Allison Sarah Jones Rana S Hinman Jesse Pardo Peixuan Li Anurika DeSilva Jonathan George Quicke Priya Sumithran Jodie Prendergast Elena George Melanie A Holden Nadine E Foster Kim L Bennell Source Type: research