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- The study aimed to understand the beliefs and barriers related to sedentary behavior among adults over 50 with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) or those who have had knee replacements.
- Participants identified pain, discomfort, and computer work as significant obstacles to standing and expressed a desire to engage in a program to decrease sitting time.
- Preferred elements for such a program included educational resources, self-monitoring, and activity tracking features.
Article Abstract
Objective: Physical activity has numerous benefits for those with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) or knee replacement, yet many individuals engage in insufficient activity. The purpose of this study was to explore beliefs about sedentary behavior, barriers to standing, and program preferences for adults with symptomatic KOA or knee replacement.
Methods: Forty-two individuals ≥50 years with symptomatic KOA or knee replacement completed an online survey assessing current knee pain and function, sitting time, physical activity participation, beliefs about sedentary behavior, and preferences for a sedentary reduction program.
Results: Participants indicated barriers to standing were pain, discomfort, or working on a computer. Most participants shared interest to participate in a program to reduce sitting time. Participants chose education, self-monitoring, and activity tracking as most preferable components for an intervention design.
Conclusion: Future interventions to reduce sedentary time may utilize these results to tailor programs for those with symptomatic KOA or knee replacement.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7811694 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/acr2.11216 | DOI Listing |
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