Massachusetts General Hospital
This study will combine brain imaging and neuromodulation tools to investigate the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of exercises. The findings will enhance our understanding of the mechanisms underlying mind-body exercise and facilitate the development of new pain management approaches.
Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteers 45-75 years of age * Meet the Classification Criteria of the American College of Rheumatology for osteoarthritis of the right and/or left knee for at least the past 3 months; * Physically able to participate in the BDJ and stretching control education programs * Willing to complete the 12-week study * Can participate in MRI scan * Ability to read and understand English; English can be a second language provided that the patient feels he or she can understand all the questions used in the assessment measures Exclusion Criteria: * Has performed BDJ, Tai Chi, Y…
BDJ is a mind-body intervention
tDCS is a brain stimulation method.
sham tDCS
exercise including stretching and other activities.
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