The critical role of physical activity and weight management in knee and hip osteoarthritis: A narrative review.

Abstract

Physical activity and weight management are critical components of an effective knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) management plan; yet most people with OA remain insufficiently active and/or overweight. Clinicians and their care teams play an important role in educating patients with OA about physical activity and weight management, eliciting patient motivation to engage in these strategies, and referring patients to appropriate self-management interventions. The purpose of this review is to educate clinicians about the current public health and clinical OA guidelines for physical activity and weight management and highlight a variety of evidence-based self-management interventions available in community and clinical settings and online.