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Digitally treating osteoarthritis through clinical, evidence-based programs can be more effective at reducing pain and improving physical function than routine self-managed care, according to research from
Researchers from the University of Nottingham conducted a randomized control trial comparing traditional care with the digital intervention from Joint Academy to find differences in outcomes for knee osteoarthritis.
Joint Academy is an online treatment program that connects patients with a licensed physical therapist who guides them through daily personalized exercises and answers any user questions. The platform tracks progress from week to week so the program can be modified to fit the patient’s needs.