Exercise and Physical Therapy
Treatment for Osteoarthritis
Typical Dosage: 30-60 minutes, 3-5 times per week
Effectiveness
85%
Safety Score
95%
Clinical Trials
430
Participants
50K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
95
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
30-60 minutes, 3-5 times per week
Time to Effect
4-12 weeks
Treatment Duration
Initial 8-12 weeks, then ongoing
Evidence Quality
HIGHNumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
4(Treat 4 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
90%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$1,200
Side Effect Mgmt:$50
Total Annual:$1,250
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTICER
$10,000/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.1
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$1,143
Comparison vs No treatment
Cost Difference
$-1,000/year
Less expensive
QALY Difference
+0.10 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
DOMINATESBetter + cheaper
Exercise and Physical Therapy Outcomes
for Osteoarthritis
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+85%
Response Rate
+70%
Common Side Effects
Muscle soreness
+30%
Temporary joint pain increase
+15%
Minor injury (sprain/strain)
+5%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
8 active trials recruiting for Exercise and Physical Therapy in Osteoarthritis
Glenohumeral OsteoArthritis Therapy Trial
NCT07744542ENROLLING BY INVITATIONNA
125 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Buffalo, United States
Started: Jun 17, 2026
Effects of Sahrmann's Approach Versus Conventional Treatment Oin Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT07642258NOT YET RECRUITINGNA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Lahore, Pakistan
Started: Jul 1, 2026
Effects of Mobilized Balance Platform Exercises on Balance Parameters in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT07575425RECRUITINGNA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Started: May 4, 2026
Effects of a Yoga Program on the Functionality of Individuals
NCT07006883RECRUITINGNA
90 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
São Paulo, Brazil
Started: Aug 1, 2025
Knee Osteoarthritis Rehab: High-Intensity Laser vs Classical Modalities
NCT07551245RECRUITINGNA
100 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Erbil, Iraq
Started: Apr 20, 2026
Effect of Exercise Type on Muscle Quality in Patients With OA, SARC and RA: an Explorative Study
NCT06480643NOT YET RECRUITINGNA
69 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Started: Dec 1, 2024
Comparison of the Effects of Basic Body Awareness Therapy in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT07395427ENROLLING BY INVITATIONNA
63 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Started: Dec 8, 2025
Effects of Egoscue Exercises in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT07063953NOT YET RECRUITINGNA
42 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Sahiwal, Pakistan
Started: Jul 1, 2025
Completed Clinical Trials
8 completed trials for Exercise and Physical Therapy in Osteoarthritis
Wearable Sensors in Knee OA
NCT04243096COMPLETEDNA
62 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Boston, United States
Started: Jan 21, 2020
Relationship of Core Stability on Pain and Functional Levels in Patients Diagnosed With Hip Osteoarthritis
NCT04771936COMPLETEDNA
51 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Msida, Malta
Started: Jun 28, 2021
Effectiveness of Aquatic Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
NCT02247882COMPLETEDNA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Londrina, Brazil
Started: Feb 1, 2015
Comparison Between Supervised Group Exercise and Home Exercise Program for Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT03356431COMPLETEDNA
46 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Santa Maria, Brazil
Started: Apr 18, 2017
Effects of Therapeutic Exercises in Elderly Women With Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT02560831COMPLETEDNA
22 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Started: Mar 1, 2013
The KNEEhabilitation Study: Improving Disability in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT02634814COMPLETEDNA
90 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Chapel Hill, United States
Started: Oct 1, 2015
Physiotherapy in Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT05636059COMPLETEDNA
63 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Kaunas, Lithuania
Started: Mar 1, 2021
Effect Of Strengthening Hip Rotators And Ankle Muscles On Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT05855681COMPLETEDNA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Giza, Egypt
Started: Aug 1, 2023
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