Individuals with wrist osteoarthritis (OA) can suffer from pain, muscular weakness, and impaired motion of the wrist, which can reduce the quality of life. While there is strong evidence that all patients with OA should receive first-line treatment with education and exercises, this approach has not yet been proposed for individuals with wrist OA. Therefore, this trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a first line neuromuscular joint protective exercise therapy program compared to a training program with range of motion (ROM) exercises in patients with wrist OA.
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Change from baseline in pain and function on the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) at 3, 6 and 12 months.
Timeframe: Baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months