A randomized clinical trial testing digital mindset intervention for knee osteoarthritis pain and activity improvement.

This randomized clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness of short, digital interventions in improving physical activity and pain for individuals with knee osteoarthritis. We compared a digital mindset intervention, focusing on adaptive mindsets (e.g.

Mindset is associated with future physical activity and management strategies in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Background: Despite the benefits of physical activity for individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), physical activity levels are low in this population.

Objectives: We conducted a repeated cross-sectional study to compare mindset about physical activity among individuals with and without KOA and to investigate whether mindset relates to physical activity.

Methods: Participants with (n = 150) and without (n = 152) KOA completed an online survey at enrollment (T1).