The experiences of physical therapists delivering a very low energy diet and exercise intervention for weight loss in people with knee osteoarthritis: A qualitative study
Findings provide preliminary insight into potential barriers and facilitators to, and acceptability of, physical therapists delivering a VLED and exercise intervention for weight loss in people with knee OA and overweight or obesity.
Authors
- Melanie Ann Holden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0374-2862)
- Kim Louise Bennell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4982-5639)
- Rana Shane Hinman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6368-9456)
- Jodie Prendergast
- Kim Allison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1344-1465)
- Jonathan G. Quicke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2418-2104)
- Elena S. George (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1385-2371)
- Priya Sumithran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9576-1050)
- Rachel K Nelligan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8689-6594)
- Nadine E. Foster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4429-9756)
- Belinda Joan Lawford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0392-6058)
- Sarah E. Jones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2661-4740)
- Jesse Pardo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3180-5533)
Institutions
- Deakin University (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Metro South Health (AU)
- Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research centre (AU)
- Alfred Health (AU)
- Keele University (GB)
- Monash University (AU)
- Victoria University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
- Published
- 2025-02-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2025.101172
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.18
Funders
- Physiotherapy Research Foundation
- National Health and Medical Research Council