Osteoarthritis

EULAR recommendations for the non-pharmacological core management of hip and knee osteoarthritis: 2023 update

Ann Rheum DisPublished Recommendations

Methodological detailsEULAR, 2023 update, systematic literature review, multidisciplinary Task Force, Task Force of 25 members from 14 European countries; SLR 1 January 2012 to 27 May 2022; 11 research questions, Mean level of agreement 9.2 to 9.8 (0-10 scale, 10=total agreement)
  • EULAR, 2023 update
  • Systematic literature review
  • Multidisciplinary Task Force
  • Task Force of 25 members from 14 European countries; SLR 1 January 2012 to 27 May 2022; 11 research questions
  • Mean level of agreement 9.2 to 9.8 (0-10 scale, 10=total agreement)

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. An individualised, multicomponent management plan

  2. Information, education and self-management

  3. Exercise with adequate tailoring of dosage and progression

  4. Mode of exercise delivery

  5. Maintenance of healthy weight and weight loss

  6. Footwear, walking aids and assistive devices

  7. Work-related advice

  8. Behaviour change techniques to improve lifestyle

Original publication

EULAR recommendations for the non-pharmacological core management of hip and knee osteoarthritis: 2023 update. Ann Rheum Dis. Published 15 May 2024. doi:10.1136/ard-2023-225041

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