A physiotherapist-delivered integrated exercise and pain coping skills training intervention for individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial protocol

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A physiotherapist-delivered integrated exercise and pain coping skills training intervention for individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial protocol

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Abstract Background Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent chronic musculoskeletal condition with no cure. Pain is the primary symptom and results from a complex interaction between structural changes, physical impairments and psychological factors. Much evidence supports the use of strengthening exercises to improve pain and physical function in this patient population. There is also a growing body of research examining the effects of psychologist-delivered pain coping skills training (PCST...

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2012-07-01

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Bennell Kim L / Ahamed Yasmin / Bryant Christina / Jull Gwendolen / Hunt Michael A / Kenardy Justin / Forbes Andrew / Harris Anthony / Nicholas Michael / Metcalf Ben / Egerton Thorlene / Keefe Francis J

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/129

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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system

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