The effects of an 8-week knitting program on osteoarthritis symptoms in elderly women: A pilot randomized controlled trial
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Exercise therapy is effective in reducing symptoms and disability associated with hand osteoarthritis (HOA) but often has low adherence. An intervention consisting in a meaningful occupation, such as knitting, may improve adherence to treatment. This pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) studied the adherence and clinical effectiveness of a knitting program in older females suffering from HOA to evaluate the acceptability of this intervention and assess the feasibility of a larger-scale RCT.
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Exercise, Hand, Knitting, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Stiffness, Women, Aged, Exercise Therapy, Female, Hand, Humans, Pilot Projects, Quality of Life, Osteoarthritis