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WCO-IOF: Better outcome with hydrotherapy vs. conventional exercise after hip arthroplasty

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April 2014

WCO-IOF: Better outcome with hydrotherapy vs. conventional exercise after hip arthroplasty

Vol: 3| Issue: 4| Number:76| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Effect of hydrotherapy vs. conventional land-based exercise in patients with hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis

Contributing Authors:
IR Marcu S Patru A Bighea RS Popescu AM Bumbea

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58 patients who underwent recent hip arthroplasty were randomized to postoperative rehabilitation involving either hydrotherapy or conventional exercise for 12 days. This study aimed to compare functional outcome between the two rehabilitation modalities following discharge from the program and at 6-month follow-up. Results indicated improvements in all WOMAC subscales (pain, stiffness, and functi...

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