Mobilizing Hispanics With Knee Osteoarthritis

The objective is to conduct an early-stage clinical trial in order to provide data required to support a future clinical trial to demonstrate the effectiveness of a culturally acceptable treatment program to increase exercise and regular physical activity among Hispanics with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Hispanic patients with knee OA paired with a chosen family member/close friend will be recruited for study participation. A pilot randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Study pairs will be randomized to receive either: 1) an intervention that will be administered by live video consultations and will include educational sessions about OA, a muscle strengthening program, and a program that will aim to promote regular physical activity involving study pairs; or 2) a control treatment that only includes live video educational sessions about OA. Study participants will fill out a survey before the start of the study and 3 months after.

Inclusion Criteria: * Hispanic/Latino ethnicity * ≥ 50 years of age * Access to a device with internet connection * Chronic, frequent knee pain (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey criteria) * Meet American College of Rheumatology criteria for knee OA WOMAC pain score of ≥4 and at least moderate pain (score 2) for at least 2 questions Exclusion Criteria: * Unknown or non-Hispanic ethnicity * Condition that prevents ability to provide consent * Illness with a life expectancy \