Telerehabilitation for Knee Osteoarthritis: Study Protocol

"Telerehabilitation involves a physiotherapy program delivered remotely using digital tools. Participants perform exercises independently with remote support from a physiotherapist, including:~Weekly scheduled phone consultations~Live virtual consultations via MS Teams, Zoom, or Skype~Text messages and emails for personalized guidance, motivation, and ongoing problem-solving~The intervention includes targeted exercises for:~Core muscle strength~Strengthening of lower extremity muscles~Mobility exercises for the hip, knee, and ankle joints~Balance and stabilization exercises~Each session lasts approximately 20-25 minutes, performed three times per week. Patients can choose the days for their sessions, with the requirement of a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of 72 hours of rest between sessions.~The intervention will last for at least three months."

"Patients in the control group will receive written instructions for a home exercise program. They will independently perform the rehabilitation program at home without remote supervision.~The intervention includes targeted exercises for:~Core muscle strength~Strengthening of lower extremity muscles~Mobility exercises for the hip, knee, and ankle joints~Balance and stabilization exercises~Each session lasts approximately 20-25 minutes, performed three times per week. Patients can choose the days for their sessions, with the requirement of a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of 72 hours of rest between sessions.~The intervention will last for at least three months."