Conclusion This study provides strong evidence for the effectiveness of pedometer walking interventions in increasing PA levels for patients with MSDs .
Our findings suggest that a combination of interventions is likely to be the most effective strategy to maximize health benefits in the short term .
Background Physical activity ( PA ) plays an important role in the prevention and management of a number of chronic conditions .
Aim : to investigate the evidence for effectiveness of pedometer-driven walking programs to promote physical activity among patients with musculoskeletal disorders ( MSDs ) .
Effects of exercise adherence on physical function among overweight older adults with knee osteoarthritis.
OBJECTIVE To determine whether high exercise adherence improved physical function among older adults with knee osteoarthritis ( OA ) who were overweight or obese . METHODS Associations between  exercise adherence , changes in 6-minute walking distance in meters , and self-reported disability ( Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index function subscale ) after 6 and 18 months were examined among an Arthritis , Diet , and Activity Promotion Trial sub sample ( n = 134 ) using multiple linear regression models . RESULTS Higher exercise adherence was associated with greater improvements in 6-minute walking distance after 6 and 18 months and in disability after 6 months . Pain and body mass index ( BMI ) contributed , to some extent , to explaining the link between exercise adherence  and changes in physical performance and self-reported disability . CONCLUSION Higher exercise adherence is associated with improved physical function in overweight and obese older adults with knee OA . This indicates that promoting adherence is clinical ly relevant when prescribing exercise regimens that also focus on decreasing pain and BMI
Conclusion This study provides strong evidence for the effectiveness of pedometer walking interventions in increasing PA levels for patients with MSDs .
Our findings suggest that a combination of interventions is likely to be the most effective strategy to maximize health benefits in the short term .
Background Physical activity ( PA ) plays an important role in the prevention and management of a number of chronic conditions .
Aim : to investigate the evidence for effectiveness of pedometer-driven walking programs to promote physical activity among patients with musculoskeletal disorders ( MSDs ) .