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Purpose: In knee osteoarthritis (OA), opportunity for non-surgical intervention is reduced by time lost between symptom onset and diagnosis. The study's purpose was to understand, from the perspective of various stakeholders, the reasons for delay and useful strategies to enhance early awareness of knee OA. Method: In this qualitative study, focus groups of health professionals (n=6) and community-dwelling individuals (n=7) discussed questions relating to knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about OA; experiences with people with OA; health care seeking behaviour; and access to services, and suggested strategies to enhance public awareness. Qualitative analyses identified dominant themes. Results: Reasons for delay from the layperson's perspective included lack of knowledge about risk factors and prevention and a belief that knee pain is expected with age. Reasons related to the health care system included long wait times and frustration getting appointments. Health professionals were unclear on which discipline should discuss prevention and risk factors. Suggested strategies included advocating a healthy lifestyle, developing prevention programs, and using celebrities to inform the public. Conclusions: Participants identified multiple reasons for delays and strategies to counter them. Knowledge about gaps in the OA care process can facilitate physiotherapists' participation in developing strategies for early intervention.

Content Type Journal Article
Category Advance Online Article
Pages 1-8
DOI 10.3138/ptc.2011-50
Authors
- Shreya S. Prasanna, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal
- Nicol Korner-Bitensky, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal
- Sara Ahmed, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal

Journal Physiotherapy Canada
Online ISSN 1708-8313
Print ISSN 0300-0508

Source: http://www.metapress.com/content/42q11g4n3565v374/

Validity of measuring humeral torsion using palpation of bicipital tuberosities

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Volume 0, Issue 0, Page 1-8, Early Online.

Source: http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/09593985.2012.675416?ai=1mo2&mi=3s94u5&af=R

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Poster 202 Progressive Enhanced Eccentric or Concentric Resistance Exercise Training for Knee Osteoarthritis: Initial Results on Pain and Function

Publication year: 2012
Source:PM&R, Volume 4, Issue 10, Supplement

Kevin R. Vincent, Alan S. Hamilton, Clarissa Lomonaco, Matthew Martenson, Cindy Montero, Quang Nguyen, Heather K. Vincent, Joseph G. Wasser

Source: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_origin=IRSSSEARCH&_method=citationSearch&_piikey=S1934148212010969&_version=1&md5=c2ba7dcf5fa5ed67e763e726aa15cac8