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Aquatic physiotherapy reduces hip and knee osteoarthritis pain
August 2013
Aquatic physiotherapy reduces hip and knee osteoarthritis pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Aquatic physical therapy for hip and knee osteoarthritis: results of a single-blind randomized controlled trial
Phys Ther. 2007 Jan;87(1):32-43. Epub 2006 Dec 1Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
71 volunteers with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to receive either 6 weeks of aquatic physiotherapy or no aquatic physiotherapy. Outcomes of pain, quality of life, physical function, muscle strength and physical activity levels were measured. Results showed that the 6-week aquatic physiotherapy intervention produced a decrease in pain as well as improved patient-oriented outcomes...
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