Description

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling disease that produces severe morbidity reducing physical activity. This article provides an evidence-based, best practices summary to assist physicians with the nonoperative treatment of OA and to establish the level of evidence, knowledge gaps, and areas requiring additional research.

Originally published in the January 2016 issue of Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine

Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method

Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form.

Getting the Most out of the Activity

As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed.

While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.