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How Patient Education Helps Patients With Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders Stick to Home Exercise for Pain Relief.
Sponsor: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Summary
The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured patient education program in enhancing adherence to prescribed home exercise regimens in individuals with chronic low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, and shoulder pain.
Official title: Impact of Patient Education on Adherence to Therapeutic Exercise in Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-04-12
Completion Date
2027-06-30
Last Updated
2026-08-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Educational with musculoskeletal condition
Standard physical therapy program in terms of exercise protocol designed based on the standardized clinical practice guidelines according to the chronic musculoskeletal condition (LBP, Knee OA, Shoulder adhesive capsulitis, and chronic rotator cuff tear) + Educational Program about the disease tailored to each chronic condition. Self-Management \& Education Program for LBP, Knee OA, or Shoulder rotator cuff tear and adhesive capsulitis. In addition, A prescribed home program will be given.
Standard physical therapy program
Standard physical therapy program in terms of exercise protocol designed based on the standardized clinical practice guidelines according to the chronic musculoskeletal conditions (LBP, Knee OA, Shoulder adhesive capsulitis, and chronic rotator cuff tear). In addition, A prescribed home program will be given.
Locations (1)
King Fahd Hospital of the University
Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia