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Table 2 Phased exercise program “Hip and knee training (HKT)”

From: Effectiveness and efficiency of an 11-week exercise intervention for patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for a controlled study in the context of health services research

Phase

Week

Home-based training

Group sessions Theory / Training

Objective

1

1-3

60 min / 30 min

40 min / 50 min

30 min / 60 min

Mobilization,

Motor learning

2

4-7

30 min / 60 min

- / 60 min

- / 60 min

- / 60 min

Balance training for postural control (static conditions),

Strength endurance

3

8

- / 60 min

Balance training for postural control (dynamic conditions),

Endurance & maximum strength

9-11

- / -

Balance training for postural control (dynamic conditions),

Endurance & maximum strength