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Chronic conditions, such as knee or hip osteoarthritis, require long-term treatment. A long-term study conducted by Joint Academy demonstrates that a digital treatment program, delivered via a mobile app, can help patients with chronic joint pain maintain adherence over time while significantly improving their symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study results show that patients using Joint Academy reduced their pain by 50% after six months of treatment and improved their physical function by nearly 50%. These findings reinforce the evidence supporting the importance of structured first-line osteoarthritis treatment before considering further interventions, such as joint replacement surgery, in accordance with international guidelines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Chronic conditions, such as knee or hip osteoarthritis, require long-term treatment. A long-term study conducted by Joint Academy demonstrates that a digital treatment program, delivered via a mobile app, can help patients with chronic joint pain maintain adherence over time while significantly improving their symptoms. 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