Amplifying the effects of comprehensive exercise through pre-exercise expectation framing in patients with knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial protocol investigates whether framing patient expectations before exercise sessions can enhance the outcomes of a comprehensive exercise program for individuals with knee osteoarthritis. The assessor-blinded study examines how pre-exercise expectation framing—a psychologically informed approach—may amplify pain relief and functional improvements beyond exercise alone. Findings could inform how PTs structure patient education and communication prior to therapeutic exercise interventions.

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