Little benefit seen with pre-op physiotherapy in short-term functional outcomes post TKA

Singapore Med J. 2016 Mar;57(3):138-43

Intensive group training protocol no more effective than usual physiotherapy for CLBP

Eur Spine J. 2008 Sep;17(9):1193-200. Epub 2008 Jul 29.

Pre-operative physiotherapy ineffective in improving patient outcomes following TKA

J Arthroplasty. 2015 Sep;30(9):1657-63

Preop nasal decolonization protocol not associated with reduced infection rate after TJA

J Arthroplasty. 2016 Jan;31(1):234-9

Review of preoperative rehabilitation in TKA patients yields inconclusive results

PM R. 2012 Oct;4(10):756-67. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2012.06.005

Manual physiotherapy with exercise vs. exercise alone for shoulder impingement

J Rehabil Med. 2014 Nov 4;46(10):1029-36

Patient-reported outcomes following TKR not improved with preop physio and/or education

Physiotherapy. 2014 Dec;100(4):305-312.

High-intensity versus standard physiotherapy for rehabilitation after hip fracture

Med J Aust. 2016 Jul 18;205(2):73-8

Explosive resistance training effectively improves physical/muscle function prior to THA

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2016 Jan;24(1):91-8.

Preoperative footbath reduces bacterial colonization in patients undergoing foot surgery

Foot Ankle Int. 2009 Sep;30(9):860-4.

Early functional protocol for Achilles tendon rupture improves patient satisfaction

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2006 Apr;445:216-21

Dynamic vs early active physiotherapy therapy for extensor indicis proprius tendon rupture

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Jul-Aug;33(6):864-8

Pre-operative rehabilitation associated with minimal postoperative benefit after TJA

BMJ Open. 2016 Feb 2;6(2):e009857.

AAOS 2016: Novel EPO dose protocol associated with decreased hospital cost after TKA

OARSI 2016: Facilitators/barriers to exercise in older patients with knee OA

COA/ICORS2019: Formal physiotherapy superior to unmonitored physiotherapy for FAI

Effect of a preoperative home exercise programs on mobility and function following TKA

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Mar;22(3):703-9. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-2349-z.

Role of erythropoietin in reducing allogeneic transfusions after joint arthroplasty

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003 Sep;85-A(9):1795-800

Exercise reduces pain and improves function before hip, but not knee, replacement surgery

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 Jan;94(1):164-76. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.08.211. Epub 2012 Sep 4

Preoperative continuous FNB does not reduce morphine consumption in hip fracture patients

Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. 2016 Feb;35(1):37-43