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EULAR Recommendations for the Non-Pharmacological Core Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: 2023 Update

CPG
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Overview

These multidisciplinary recommendations focus on the nonpharmacological management of hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA). Topics include assessment, general approach, patient information and education, lifestyle changes, exercise, weight loss, assistive technology and adaptations, footwear, and work. This is an update of the 2013 guideline. 

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Resource Details

Date: May 15, 2024
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Hip Conditions, Knee Conditions, Osteoarthritis

Patient Age

Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64)

Author(s)

Fernandes L, Hagen KB, Bijlsma JW, Andreassen O, Christensen P, Conaghan PG, Doherty M, Geenen R, Hammond A, Kjeken I, Lohmander LS, Lund H, Mallen CD, Nava T, Oliver S, Pavelka K, Pitsillidou I, da Silva JA, de la Torre J, Zanoli G, Vliet Vlieland TP

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