Exercise Training in Treatment and Rehabilitation of Hip Osteoarthritis: A 12-Week Pilot Trial

Introduction. Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip is one of the major causes of pain and disability in the older population. Although exercise is an effective treatment for knee OA, there is lack of evidence regarding hip OA. The aim of this trial was to test the safety and feasibility of a specifically...

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Main Authors: Kirsti Uusi-Rasi, Radhika Patil, Saija Karinkanta, Kari Tokola, Pekka Kannus, Harri Sievänen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Osteoporosis
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3905492