An app-based physical activity intervention for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis: protocol for the PIANISSIMO feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders. In osteoarthritis patients, physical activity has been shown to be an effective tool to improve quality of life as well as to reduce the pain associated with the disease and the development of additional comorbidities. Yet osteoarthritis patients often do not meet the level of physical activity recommended to stay in good health. The PIANISSIMO study primarily aims to test the adherence of people with hip and knee osteoarthritis to a 6-month intervention for the promotion of physical activity specific to this population using a dedicated mobile app.

Methods

The PIANISSIMO study is a longitudinal, interventional feasibility study conducted through a dedicated mobile app. A total of 151 participa

SUBMITTER: Mura M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12797945 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature