Integrated Treatment Program for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Implementing and Evaluating Integrated Medical and Physiotherapy Treatment Program for Osteoarthritis of the Knee by Family Doctors in Primary Care Clinics

The purpose of this study is to determine the ability to assimilate and implement an integrated treatment program osteoarthritis of the knee, including the diagnosis and follow-up by a family physician in primary care clinics, combined with patient self-care training and physiotherapy program

Inclusion Criteria:

• Active complaint of knee pain
• Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis according to X-ray
• Morning stiffness of less than 30 minutes AND/OR crepitus in active movement
• Ability to read Hebrew

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous participation in physiotherapy treatment program
• Gout in knee, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia
• Complaints that appear in a knee which was operated in the past
• Dementia
• Severe limitations in mobility