Table 1 Study schedule of enrolment, interventions and assessments

Eligibility screening

x

Written consent

x

Patient history

x

Randomisation

x

Clinical examination and questionnaires¹

x

x

X

 One-to-one coaching (1 session)

x

 Telephone coaching (8 sessions)

x

 Physical activity with activity trackers

x

x

x

X

 Encouragement to continue physical activity

 Usual treatment (group exercise class)

x

 Analgesic therapy

x

x

X

 Adverse events

x

x

x

X