Key features | Usual physiotherapy care | Individually tailored exercise | Targeted exercise adherence |
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Number of sessions | Up to 4 sessions | 6 to 8 sessions | 8 to 10 sessions |
Time period of treatment | Up to 12Â weeks | Up to 12Â weeks | Up to 6Â months |
General education | Advice and information booklet | Advice and information booklet | Advice and information booklet |
Exercise focus | Focus on lower limb exercise | Focus on lower limb exercise | Focus on both lower limb and general exercise. Signposting and support to engage in general physical activity opportunities in local community |
Individualisation | Exercises selected from a pre-printed, standardised written template | Exercises individually prescribed for each patient, supported by an individualised, written exercise programme | Exercises individually prescribed for each patient, supported by an individualised, written exercise programme |
Progression | Minimal progression | Good progression | Good progression |
Supervision | Minimal supervision | Good supervision | Good supervision |
Exercise monitoring | No exercise diary | Exercise diary | Exercise and physical activity diaries |
Provision of follow-up | No follow-up after 12Â weeks | No follow-up after 12Â weeks | Follow-up and monitoring contacts (telephone or face to face) through to 6Â months |