Comparing Video-Based, Telehealth-Delivered Exercise and Weight Loss Programs With Online Education on Outcomes of Knee Osteoarthritis : A Randomized Trial

CONCLUSION: Telehealth-delivered exercise and diet programs improved pain and function in people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity. A dietary intervention conferred modest additional pain and function benefits over exercise.PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE: Medibank, the Medibank Better Health Foundation Research Fund, and a National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence.PMID:34843383 | DOI:10.7326/M21-2388

Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - November 29, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Kim L Bennell Belinda J Lawford Catherine Keating Courtney Brown Jessica Kasza Dave Mackenzie Ben Metcalf Alexander J Kimp Thorlene Egerton Libby Spiers Joseph Proietto Priya Sumithran Anthony Harris Jonathan G Quicke Rana S Hinman Source Type: research