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Regular Exercises in Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis

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Exercise and Physical Functioning in Osteoarthritis

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This chapter provides information on regular exercises in knee and hip osteoarthritis, based on evidence from the literature. Regular exercises include exercises aiming at improvement of muscle strength, aerobic capacity, flexibility and daily activities. Exercises can be performed under supervision (individually or in a group) or unsupervised at home.

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  1. Amsterdam Rehabilitation Research Center ∣ Reade, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Marike van der Leeden & Wilfred Peter

  2. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, VU University Medical Center, 7057, 1007 MB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Joost Dekker

  3. Department of Psychiatry, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Joost Dekker

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van der Leeden, M., Peter, W., Dekker, J. (2014). Regular Exercises in Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis. In: Dekker, J. (eds) Exercise and Physical Functioning in Osteoarthritis. SpringerBriefs in Specialty Topics in Behavioral Medicine. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7215-5_7

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