Abstract: Objective To investigate the exercises self-management in the old patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods 296 KOA old patients were investigated with the questionnaire and the Self-management Behavior Scale. Results The time spent in stretching/strengthening exercise was (24.22±36.18) min a week. The time spent in aerobic exercise was (136.27±83.21) min a week. Body Mass Index (BMI), the level of education and home address were the main factors related with the exercise behavior. Conclusion The exercises selfmanagement would be improved in the old patients with KOA, with the support of interventions targeted the related factors.

Key words: knee osteoarthritis, elderly, exercises, self-management