Saurabh P Mehta, Liane M Ventura, James D Boone, Ali Oliashirazi
{"title":"A Qualitative Study to Explore Patient Expectations of Recovery After Total Knee Replacement Surgery.","authors":"Saurabh P Mehta, Liane M Ventura, James D Boone, Ali Oliashirazi","doi":"10.1002/msc.70178","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.70178","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common intervention for end-stage knee osteoarthritis; however, some patients report dissatisfaction despite favourable clinical outcomes. Patient expectations are increasingly recognized as key contributors to postoperative satisfaction. These expectations often shape perceptions of success and influence recovery experiences, making them a critical focus for preoperative care and counselling.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to explore the pre-operative expectations of individuals scheduled for TKR, focusing on their anticipated recovery outcomes and perceived improvements in daily life.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative descriptive design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine participants (mean age 65.1 years) awaiting primary TKR at an academic orthopaedic clinic. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using inductive content analysis. Codes were categorised using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework to identify key expectation domains and thematic patterns.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants expressed strong expectations for pain relief, improved mobility, and re-engagement in meaningful activities. Expectations were grouped into contextual factors, body structure/function, activity, and participation. Many anticipated returning to hobbies, social roles, and work, often hoping to regain independence and emotional well-being. Some expectations, such as complete pain elimination or full functional restoration, may exceed typical postoperative outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Understanding patient expectations before TKR is essential for aligning clinical care with patient-centred outcomes. Preoperative counselling should address both physical and psychosocial aspects of recovery to realistically manage expectations. These findings support the development of tailored educational and decision-making interventions to enhance satisfaction and recovery experiences.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"23 3","pages":"e70178"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144884104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alla Melman, Fred Menz, Chris Needs, Tarcisio F de Campos, Mona Marabani, Kimberley Bostock, Rhiannon Dick, Stuart Hayes, Joshua R Zadro, Gustavo C Machado, Chris G Maher
{"title":"The Clinical Course of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis in Adults Attending Two Hospital Outpatient Physiotherapy Clinics in NSW: An Evaluation of the Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP).","authors":"Alla Melman, Fred Menz, Chris Needs, Tarcisio F de Campos, Mona Marabani, Kimberley Bostock, Rhiannon Dick, Stuart Hayes, Joshua R Zadro, Gustavo C Machado, Chris G Maher","doi":"10.1002/msc.70174","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.70174","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Osteoarthritis (OA) affects over 700,000 individuals in NSW, with projections estimating an increase to 1 million by 2030. This has led to a significant rise in joint replacement surgeries and associated healthcare costs. Despite guidelines recommending non-surgical care as first line treatment, many patients remain on surgical waiting lists without accessing these treatments.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aims of this study were to describe the characteristics and clinical outcomes of people with hip and knee OA attending two Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP) clinics, and to identify whether baseline measures are associated with achieving Minimal Clinically Important (MCI) difference in outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study (n = 1402) evaluated the OACCP's implementation within two SLHD hospitals between Oct 2018 and Sept 2023, describing patient characteristics, patient reported outcomes, physical performance measures, and allied health access. Changes in clinical outcomes in the short-term (3 months) and long-term (12 months) assessment as well as associations of patient's baseline measures with MCI improvements in clinical outcomes were analysed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most self-reported outcomes and physical performance measures improved at both 3 and 12 months. 38.6% of patients reached the MCI threshold for KOOS total score at 3 months, which rose to 52.1% at 12 months. None of the baseline characteristics predicted outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Following multidisciplinary non-surgical care, people with hip and/or knee OA experience improved quality of life and function that is sustained for up to 12 months. However, analysis was limited by low long-term follow-up rates and no control group.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"23 3","pages":"e70174"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12309635/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144745462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Role of Motion Tracking in Tele-Assessment of Functional Impairments in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Scoping Review Protocol.","authors":"Himanshu Gakhar, Himanshu Rakheja","doi":"10.1002/msc.70171","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.70171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent cause of disability, marked by functional impairments that significantly reduce quality of life. Emerging digital health tools-particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and motion tracking technologies-present promising avenues for remote assessment of these impairments. Despite growing interest, there is a lack of comprehensive synthesis on how these technologies are utilised in remote KOA assessment.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This scoping review aims to systematically map existing literature on the use of AI and motion tracking technologies for remote assessment of functional impairments in individuals with KOA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The review will follow the Arksey and O'Malley methodological framework enhanced by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines and reported in adherence to the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews). Inclusion criteria will be guided by the Population-Concept-Context (PCC) framework: adults (≥ 18 years) diagnosed with KOA (Population), remote assessment using AI and/or motion tracking (Concept), in any healthcare or home-based setting (Context). A systematic search will be conducted across PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and grey literature sources. Screening and data extraction will be performed independently by two blinded reviewers using Covidence, with narrative synthesis and visual mapping of findings.</p><p><strong>Target audience: </strong>This review is intended to inform clinicians, rehabilitation specialists, digital health innovators, and researchers interested in musculoskeletal care and remote assessment technologies.</p><p><strong>Dissemination: </strong>Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, and stakeholder-focused briefs, aiming to inform clinical practice and guide future innovation in digital musculoskeletal health.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"23 3","pages":"e70171"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144733925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hongyun Li, Lan Li, Dan Wang, Xin Li, Jing Li, Guilan Chen
{"title":"The Mediating Effect of Psychological Flexibility in the Relationship Between Two-Way Social Support and Rehabilitation Exercise Adherence in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty.","authors":"Hongyun Li, Lan Li, Dan Wang, Xin Li, Jing Li, Guilan Chen","doi":"10.1002/msc.70181","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.70181","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to investigate the impact of two-way social support on rehabilitation exercise compliance among patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty and examine psychological flexibility's mediating role.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Cross-sectional study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A convenience sample of 266 total knee arthroplasty patients was recruited from the orthopaedic department of a tertiary hospital in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, between November 12, 2024, and March 20, 2025. Data were collected using standardised instruments, including a general demographic questionnaire, a brief two-way social support scale, a simplified multidimensional psychological flexibility inventory, and a rehabilitation exercise adherence scale. Amos 29.0 software was used to construct a structural equation model of the mediating effect of psychological flexibility between two-way social support and rehabilitation exercise compliance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pearson correlation analysis revealed significant positive associations among two-way social support, psychological flexibility, and rehabilitation exercise compliance ( <math> <semantics><mrow><mi>r</mi></mrow> <annotation>$r$</annotation></semantics> </math> = 0.538-0.730, <math> <semantics><mrow><mi>p</mi></mrow> <annotation>$p$</annotation></semantics> </math> < 0.001). Mediation analysis demonstrated that two-way social support enhanced rehabilitation exercise compliance indirectly through increased psychological flexibility (effect size = 0.336, 95% <math> <semantics><mrow><mi>C</mi> <mi>I</mi></mrow> <annotation>$mathrm{C}mathrm{I}$</annotation></semantics> </math> [0.253-0.442], <math> <semantics><mrow><mi>p</mi></mrow> <annotation>$p$</annotation></semantics> </math> < 0.05), accounting for 53.0% of the total effect. Additionally, a significant direct effect of two-way social support on rehabilitation exercise compliance was observed (effect size = 0.298, 95% <math> <semantics><mrow><mi>C</mi> <mi>I</mi></mrow> <annotation>$mathrm{C}mathrm{I}$</annotation></semantics> </math> [0.181-0.432], <math> <semantics><mrow><mi>p</mi></mrow> <annotation>$p$</annotation></semantics> </math> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Two-way social support has a positive influence on rehabilitation exercise compliance in TKA patients, with psychological flexibility serving as a partial mediator. These findings suggest that healthcare professionals can improve patient compliance with rehabilitation protocols by fostering greater psychological flexibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"23 3","pages":"e70181"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144875921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laleh Mahmoudi, Seyed Mahdi Sadati, Hamid Reza Farpour, Mohammad Abbasinazari, Negar Mortazavi, Soha Azadi
{"title":"Prevalence of Depression in Elderly Patients With Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Laleh Mahmoudi, Seyed Mahdi Sadati, Hamid Reza Farpour, Mohammad Abbasinazari, Negar Mortazavi, Soha Azadi","doi":"10.1002/msc.70179","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.70179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) among elderly patients with osteoarthritis (OA) and explore the association between MDD and OA severity. Additionally, the impact of depression on OA prognosis and treatment outcomes was examined.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted at a Rehabilitation Clinic from April 2022 to December 2023, including patients aged 50 years and older with OA. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants before enrolment. OA severity was classified using the Kellgren and Lawrence grading system as Grade 1 (n = 20,25.6%), Grade 2 (n = 42,53.8%), and Grade 3 (n = 16,20.5%). Depression prevalence and severity were assessed using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>78 OA patients (mean age: 60.35 ± 7.28 years) participated. Depression was prevalent in 83.3%, with a mean depression score of 18.14 ± 8.69. The most frequently reported symptoms were somatic anxiety, psychiatric anxiety, and depressed mood. Depression was more common and severe in females, particularly housewives. Patients with concurrent knee and spine OA exhibited greater depression severity than those with a single affected site. Notably, depression scores significantly improved following the OA treatment (p-value: 0.045).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The high prevalence of depression among elderly OA patients highlights the need for routine depression screening and management in OA care. Given the significant association between depression severity and OA type, addressing mental health concerns may enhance treatment outcomes and quality of life in this population. Future research should further investigate the long-term impact of depression on OA prognosis and treatment response.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"23 3","pages":"e70179"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144765612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Outcome Measures in the Management of Low Back Pain-A Systematized Review.","authors":"Acharya Jahnavi Jagadish, Kalashree Hadya Ananda","doi":"10.1002/msc.70161","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.70161","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition that affects a significant portion of the population, leading to substantial healthcare costs and impact on quality of life. Effective management of LBP requires robust outcome measures to assess the efficacy of various treatment modalities.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This systematized review aimed to identify and evaluate the outcome measures used in the management of low back pain, focusing on their validity, reliability, sensitivity, and clinical relevance.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive search of electronic databases, including PubMed, was conducted to identify studies that assessed the measurement properties of outcome measures used in the management of LBP. Data extraction focused on the types of outcome measures used and their psychometric properties. Data analysis was done after quantitatively pooling based on COSMIN guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The database search and reference check resulted in 808 unique abstracts, of which 240 were assessed for full text eligibility. Ultimately, 124 articles describing 56 unique PROM's measuring different proposed domains were included in this systematized review. The review identified a range of outcome measures employed in LBP management under each proposed domain based on the millennial recommendations. This review also mentioned several new outcome measures such as Physical activity decline (PAD) score, Backache Disability Index (BADIX), Working Alliance Inventory (WAI), return-to-work self-efficacy (RTWSE-19) questionnaire, The NIH task force's minimum data set and World Health Organisation Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) with sufficient measurement properties. This review highlighted gaps in the sensitivity of some measures to detect clinically meaningful changes and emphasized the need for standardization in outcome reporting.</p><p><strong>Interpretation and conclusion: </strong>Effective management of LBP relies on the use of validated and reliable outcome measures. While traditional PROM's like the ODI and RMDQ remain prevalent, emerging tools may offer enhanced sensitivity and comprehensiveness. Future research should aim to standardize outcome measures and assess their psychometric properties to facilitate comparisons across studies and improve the quality of evidence in LBP management.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"23 3","pages":"e70161"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144765611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluating Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist's Self-Perceived Knowledge and Understanding of the Assessment, Diagnosis and Management of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Cross-Sectional Survey.","authors":"Esther Dawson, Fi Macintosh","doi":"10.1002/msc.70157","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.70157","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is often inadequately managed, leading to serious long-term consequences for patients. Limited awareness of DCM among healthcare professionals may contribute to this problem.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to assess UK-based musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapists' knowledge and confidence in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of DCM.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An online cross-sectional survey was conducted to gather data on MSK physiotherapists' understanding of DCM. It also explored perceived barriers to care and the value of additional training. The survey was distributed via the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy's (iCSP) website, professional networks, and social media. Responses were collected in March 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 108 physiotherapists participated, most with over 10 years of experience. Many reported that they had not received DCM-specific training in their undergraduate programs. While most were fairly or very confident in their knowledge of DCM, subjective questioning relating to DCM, and management, nearly half expressed concern about missing a DCM diagnosis. Most participants felt they would benefit from further training.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>MSK physiotherapists are generally confident in their assessment and management of DCM but seek more comprehensive training, especially in symptomology and non-surgical management. The findings of this survey also suggest a gap in DCM education at the undergraduate level, highlighting an opportunity to improve training for early-career physiotherapists.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"23 3","pages":"e70157"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12319136/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144776524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lived Experience of Individuals Parenting With Inflammatory Arthritis: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Protocol.","authors":"Catherine White, Margaret McGrath, Yvonne Codd","doi":"10.1002/msc.70153","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.70153","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Inflammatory arthritis (IA) is a chronic autoimmune condition characterised by joint pain, fatigue and other symptoms. Often diagnosed during peak parenting years, IA presents unique challenges to fulfilling parenting roles. Occupational therapy researchers have emphasised the need to better understand parenting as a valued occupation. Despite this, there has been limited targeted research addressing parenting among people with IA. Instead, parenting experiences, challenges and strategies are dispersed across a wide body of literature, making it difficult to form a comprehensive understanding of how IA impacts parenting. To address this challenge, we aim to synthesise qualitative literature on the lived experience of parenting with IA. Insights from this occupational therapy perspective can guide the development of services to better support this cohort.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study will conduct a qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) of primary qualitative research exploring the lived experiences of parenting with IA. A search strategy guided by the PerSPEcTiF framework will identify relevant literature across healthcare databases. Eligible studies will include primary qualitative research involving parents with IA parenting children aged 0-21 years. Data will be extracted and synthesised using an occupational therapy model. Methodological quality will be appraised using the CASP checklist, and confidence in findings will be assessed using GRADE-CERQual.</p><p><strong>Dissemination: </strong>Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at relevant conferences. The synthesis aims to inform clinical practice by highlighting key support needs and occupation-based strategies for parents with IA. This review will provide a foundation for the development of a parent-focused occupational therapy intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"23 3","pages":"e70153"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12214046/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144545393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hugo Jario Almeida Silva, Bruno T Saragiotto, Lívia G Fernandes, Julya P M Perea, Angelica V Ferrari, Isabela de Paiva Locatelli, Rana S Hinman, Tania F Salvini
{"title":"'Removing a Blindfold': Perspectives of Physical Therapists After Completing the PEAK-Portuguese E-Learning Course.","authors":"Hugo Jario Almeida Silva, Bruno T Saragiotto, Lívia G Fernandes, Julya P M Perea, Angelica V Ferrari, Isabela de Paiva Locatelli, Rana S Hinman, Tania F Salvini","doi":"10.1002/msc.70163","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.70163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Physical therapists report reduced confidence and skills in delivering evidence-based knee osteoarthritis care. The Physiotherapy Exercise and Physical Activity for Knee Osteoarthritis (PEAK) is a free online course available in four languages that aims to train physical therapists in evidence-based practice for managing knee osteoarthritis. The Portuguese adaptation (PEAK-PT) has not been evaluated yet. This study explored the facilitators and barriers reported by physical therapists after completing the PEAK-PT e-learning course.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This qualitative study with semi-structured interviews involved 20 Portuguese-speaking physical therapists. Participants were predominantly females with an average age of 34 years who had completed the PEAK-PT 3 months before the interview. Data were analysed using a content analysis method proposed by Bardin.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five themes were identified as facilitators: (1) Knowledge acquisition and transmission, (2) Interactive and visually appealing resource, (3) Language accessibility, (4) Partially self-paced and (5) Increased clinical confidence online and offline. Three themes were identified as barriers: (1) Lack of formal recognition of completion, (2) Language inaccessibility and (3) Time constraint.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The PEAK-PT elicited positive experiences related to content organisation and presentation, learning outcomes and clinical confidence. Physical therapists may benefit from this tool to provide evidence-based education to individuals with knee osteoarthritis.</p>","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"23 3","pages":"e70163"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12301533/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144733924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Looking Inwards: The Role of Self-Care, Self-Management and Self-Healing in Musculoskeletal Pain.","authors":"Joyce McSwan, Catherine E Panwar, Ali Mobasheri","doi":"10.1002/msc.70169","DOIUrl":"10.1002/msc.70169","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46945,"journal":{"name":"Musculoskeletal Care","volume":"23 3","pages":"e70169"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12329199/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}