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Similar functional recovery after THA between formal outpatient PT and home-based exercise therapy
October 2017
Similar functional recovery after THA between formal outpatient PT and home-based exercise therapy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Formal Physical Therapy After Total Hip Arthroplasty Is Not Required: A Randomized Controlled Trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2017 Apr 19;99(8):648-655Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
120 patients scheduled for primary, unilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) were randomized to formal outpatient physical therapy or to a home-based exercise therapy program postoperatively for rehabilitation. Patients were assessed at 1-month follow-up and at 6-12 month follow-up for results on the Harris Hip Score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), and Short...
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