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Cognitive Muscular TherapyTM<\/sup> (CMT) is a new physiotherapy treatment originally developed for people with knee osteoarthritis. It is an integrated behavioural intervention which combines psychologically informed practice with muscle biofeedback training. The aim of CMT is to reduce muscle overactivity, minimise mechanical loading on the knee during daily activities and change beliefs related to knee osteoarthritis pain. The treatment was developed by a team at the University of Salford through an NHS-funded research project. Since the original developed of CMT for knee osteoarthritis, the treatment has been adapted to manage other musculoskeletal conditions and to help people who experience breathlessness. Follow the links below to find out more about the treatment and to understand patient and physiotherapist perspectives. The final link below provides details on published and ongoing research into CMT and explains how it has been adapted for other health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Muscle biofeedback and animated videos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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