Background : Gonarthrosis is a major cause of pain and locomotor disability worldwide. Regular exercise is recommended in gonarthrosis. There may be factors influencing the level of physical activity in gonarthrosis patients.
Objective: Our aim was to determine the predictive factors of the level of physical activity (PA) in patients with gonarthrosis in the city of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso).This study will serve as a starting point for offering adapted PA to gonarthrosis patients.
Methods : This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study based on clinical records, conducted from January 9 to 27, 2023. Using the International Physical Activity Scale (IPAS), we assessed the level of PA in patients followed at CHU-Bogodogo for gonarthrosis. The PA level was assessed once during the first consultation for gonarthrosis rehabilitation, before the start of the physiotherapy sessions. The significance threshold p

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