WCO-IOF: Similar functional outcome between hydrotherapy and physiotherapy in hip OA

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. WCO-IOF: Similar functional outcome between hydrotherapy and physiotherapy in hip OA. ACE Report. 2014;3(4):78. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/6218

Study Type:Randomized Trial

OE Level Evidence:N/A

Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

A randomized controlled trial comparing hydrotherapy and conventional physiotherapy to patients with hip osteoarthritis (HOA)

Contributing Authors: S Patru R Marcu C Bighea D Caimac RS Popescu D Matei

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Synopsis

30 patients with hip osteoarthritis were randomized to intervention through either hydrotherapy or conventional physiotherapy. The purpose was to determine how the treatments compared with respect to pain, function, and health-related quality of life. The results indicated that both groups significantly improved in pain within 2 weeks. Hydrotherapy was also noted to significantly improve in health...