biostudies-literatureUnknown26(1)Tornblom MLund University<h4>Background</h4>Knee pain is often an early sign of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Physical activities (PA) constitute the recommended regime to those affected. However, knee-loading PA at work is linked to an increased risk for KOA. The primary aim of this study was to investigate associations between knee pain and accelerometer-measured knee-loading PA, at work and leisure respectively. The secondary aim was to investigate knee-related problems in relation to self-reported physical effort at work.<h4>Methods</h4>This cross-sectional study included 107 working participants (aged 30-67) with knee pain. Knee pain was evaluated using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scale (KOOS), subscale Pain. Knee-loading PA (including daily steps, time in upright position, stair walking), and sitBMC musculoskeletal disorders345https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11980322biostudies-literatureAssociations between knee pain and knee-loading physical activities at work and leisure - a cross-sectional study based on accelerometer measurements.PMC11980322Haglund EBremander AAndersson MLSvartengren MTornblom MAili KJohansson PJHettiarachchi PNilsdotter AfalseAssociations between knee pain and knee-loading physical activities at work and leisure - a cross-sectional study based on accelerometer measurements.<h4>Background</h4>Knee pain is often an early sign of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Physical activities (PA) constitute the recommended regime to those affected. However, knee-loading PA at work is linked to an increased risk for KOA. The primary aim of this study was to investigate associations between knee pain and accelerometer-measured knee-loading PA, at work and leisure respectively. The secondary aim was to investigate knee-related problems in relation to self-reported physical effort at work.<h4>Methods</h4>This cross-sectional study included 107 working participants (aged 30-67) with knee pain. Knee pain was evaluated using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scale (KOOS), subscale Pain. Knee-loading PA (including daily steps, time in upright position, stair walking), and sit2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Apr2026-06-01T20:13:56.549Z2025-07-06T03:04:45.181ZS-EPMC119803224020020710.1186/s12891-025-08589-w