ARTIST: ARThrose Intervention STandardisée

Evaluation of Standardized Management of Knee Arthritis Patients

International recommendations (ACR,EULAR) emphasize physical exercise and weight loss for patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Nevertheless, number of patients receiving advices for these 2 points still low. This study evaluates the impact of a standardized medical intervention (patient education, weight reduction and physical exercise) in knee osteoarthritis patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• symptomatic and ambulatory patients
• suffering from knee osteoarthritis (ACR criteria)
• 25<BMI<35
• signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• need to surgery within 6 next months
• co-morbidity