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MONITOR-OA: Improving physical activity for those with knee osteoarthritis.
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Why did we do this research?

Physical activity is an essential first-line treatment for patients with knee osteoarthritis. However, a recent study found only 13% met the activity recommendation of 150 minutes or more per week. MONITOR-OA is a program that uses activity trackers to help people with knee pain set goals to be more physically active safely and at their own pace.

The program will involve:

  • 1. A group education session
  • 2. The use of Fitbit Flex – a wireless physical activity tracking device
  • 3. Online/telephone coaching by a registered physiotherapist
  • The primary goal of this study is to test the efficacy of this new program to improve physical activity and reduce sedentary time in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
  • When will final results be reported?
  • We anticipate the recruitment for the study to begin in November 2015. We expect the study to end in April 2017.

The Research Team

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  • Linda Li, Senior Research Scientist of Clinical Epidemiology, BSc(PT), MSc, PhD. Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia

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