Early and late aquatic therapies produce opposite effects for TKA and THA patients
Early and late aquatic therapies produce opposite effects for TKA and THA patients
Multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing early versus late aquatic therapy after total hip or knee arthroplasty
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012 Feb;93(2):192-9. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.09.011. Epub 2011 Dec 21Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
465 patients were randomized to assess whether the timing of aquatic therapy influenced clinical outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or total hip arthroplasty (THA). 280 THA patients and 185 TKA patients received aquatic therapy (pool exercises aimed at training of proprioception, coordination, and strengthening) on the 6th or 14th postoperative day after THA or TKA. Results at 24 months ...
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