What is the evidence to support early supervised exercise therapy after primary total knee replacement? A systematic review and meta-analysis

What is the evidence to support early supervised exercise therapy after primary total knee replacement? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Total knee replacement (TKR) patients participate in early supervised exercise therapy programs, despite a lack of evidence for such programs or the optimal type, duration or frequency to provide the best clinical outcomes. As hospital stay rates decrease worldwide, the first day...

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Main Authors: Larissa Nicole Sattler, Wayne Anthony Hing, Christopher John Vertullo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Total knee replacement
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation
Physical therapy specialty
Physical therapy modalities
Exercise therapy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2415-5

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