Unlocking the potential of a novel setting to promote physical activity among knee osteoarthritis patients- a parkrun feasibility study

Abstract

Purpose: Physical activity is one of the best treatments for knee osteoarthritis (OA), improving pain, function, and quality of life. Despite this, knee OA patients engage in low levels of physical activity. Identifying effective, low-cost, accessible, scalable, and sustainable strategies to promote physical activity in knee OA patients is crucial to help them better manage their disease and reduce their risk of comorbidities. 'parkrun' is an international movement of free, 5km walk/run events held once per week in public green spaces and represents a promising setting for physical activity promotion.