Fig. 2 Overview of the content for the CHAIN intervention, week-by-week
Week | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Education session (30Â min) | Introduction | Review of last session | Review of last session and activity diary | Review of last session and activity diary | Review of last session and activity diary | Review of last session and activity diary | Review of last session and activity diary | Review of last session and activity diary |
Aims of programme | Introduction to activity diary | Complementary therapies | Pacing | Nutraceuticals and supplements | Oral analgesics | Self-management tips and planning | Summary of previous sessions | |
Introduction to osteoarthritis (OA) and the hip joint | Introduction to Home Exercise Programme (HEP) | Assistive devices and footwear | Manual therapy, manipulation and stretching | Alternative exercise options | Topical treatments | Injections and surgical options Part I | Injections and surgical options Part II | |
Benefits of exercise for OA Part I | Benefits of exercise for OA Part II | Diet, nutrition and weight loss | Thermotherapy | Electrotherapy and acupuncture | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) | Post programme exercise planning | Post programme exercise and support networks | |
Cycling technique Part I | Cycling technique Part II | Cycling technique Part III | Cycling technique Part IV | Cycling technique Part V | Cycling technique Part VI | Cycling technique Part VII | Cycling technique revision | |
Static Cycling Session | 30Â min | 30Â min | 30Â min | 30Â min | 30Â min | 30Â min | 35Â min | 40Â min |
Home Exercise Programme (HEP) | Daily HEP 2 × 30 min cycling per week | Daily HEP 2 × 30 min cycling per week | Daily HEP 2 × 30 min cycling per week | Daily HEP 2 × 30 min cycling per week | Daily HEP 2 × 30 min cycling per week | Daily HEP 2 × 30 min cycling per week | Daily HEP 2 × 30 min cycling per week | Daily HEP 2 × 30 min cycling per week |