Abstract
s / Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 20 (2012) S54–S296 S171 -7.5 to -2.0], P1⁄40.001), total body fat mass (MD: D vs. E; -4.6 kg [CI -7.0 to -2.2], P1⁄40.0002), and leg fat mass (MD: D vs. E; -1.7 kg [CI -2.6 to -0.8], P1⁄40.0003) compared to Group D, there were no statistically significant differences between Groups E and C in either body composition outcomes (P>0.15). Conclusions: This study do not support the hypothesis that exercise maintenance programmes provides added benefits in muscle strength and lean mass compared to dietetic counselling or even a no attention control after 1 year. This study outcome may be due to poor training compliance. Dietetic counselling resulted in greater total body weight loss and lower percentage lean mass loss compared to exercise and control. These results suggest dietetic counselling as a primary maintenance treatment option to uphold beneficial effects of an initial weight loss on body mass and composition.
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