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We examined the effects of a tailored activity-pacing intervention on
self-perceived joint stiffness in adults with osteoarthritis (OA). METHOD.
Thirty-two adults with hip or knee OA were randomized to a tailored or general
activity-pacing intervention. Participants' symptoms and physical activity over 5
days were used to tailor activity pacing. The outcome was self-perceived joint
stiffness measured at baseline, 4 wk, and 10 wk. A linear mixed regression model
was used. RESULTS. The tailored group significantly improved in stiffness
compared with the general group over time. We found a significantly different
linear trend between groups (Time x Group, p = .046) in which the tailored group
had decreasing stiffness over the three time points, denoting continued
improvement. The general group's stiffness improved from baseline to 4 wk but
returned to baseline levels at 10 wk. CONCLUSION. Tailoring activity pacing may
be effective in sustaining improvements in self-perceived joint stiffness in
adults with OA.
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