Can a fitness tracker and a coach ease arthritic knees?

NCT ID NCT02585323

Summary

This study tested a program to help people with knee osteoarthritis become more physically active and sit less. Fifty-one participants tried using a Fitbit activity tracker with a special app, attended an education session, and received phone counseling from a physiotherapist. Researchers wanted to see if this combination of tools and support could improve movement habits and ease knee symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arthritis Research Canada

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Y 3P2, Canada

  • Arthritis Research Canada

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6X 2C7, Canada

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