Journal article
Effectiveness of a telehealth-delivered clinician-supported exercise and weight loss program for hip osteoarthritis – protocol for the Better Hip randomised controlled trial
KL Bennell, C Keating, B Lawford, B Graham, M Hall, JA Simpson, F McManus, B Hosking, P Sumithran, A Harris, ME Woode, JJ Francis, J Marlow, S Poh, RS Hinman
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | BMC | Published : 2024
Abstract
Background: Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability worldwide. Self-management is vital with education, exercise and weight loss core recommended treatments. However, evidence-practice gaps exist, and service models that increase patient accessibility to clinicians who can support lifestyle management are needed. The primary aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a telehealth-delivered clinician-supported exercise and weight loss program (Better Hip) on the primary outcomes of hip pain on walking and physical function at 6 months, compared with an information-only control for people with hip OA. Methods: A two-arm, parallel-design, superiorit..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
We acknowledge Alex Kimp for assisting with setting up the technical aspects of the study and Dr. Kade Paterson and David Graham for participating in the exercise videos. We also acknowledge the following physiotherapists for their input into the design of the hip strengthening exercise protocol: Andrew Dalwood, Jonathan Dodd, Daniel Zwolak and Joshua Priest, as well as our partner organisations Medibank, Coviu, the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Dietitians Australia.