PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHAB
CPANC: Superiority of post-acute physiotherapy for THA remains uncertain
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14 studies (n=1148) were included in this systematic review of literature comparing post-acute physiotherapy to control interventions following total hip arthroplasty (THA) with respect to pain, function, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The result indicated physiotherapy was favoured over control interventions with respect to short-term pain, physical function, and health-related quality of life in moderate- to high-quality evidence. Additionally, none of the physiotherapy interventions met the American College of Sports Medicine exercise prescription guidelines.
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