Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Preoperative physical therapy for severe osteoarthritis of the knee. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2014 Authors' objectives Physical therapy may be beneficial both before and after joint replacement surgery in patients with severe osteoarthritis (OA). In general, the goal of physical therapy in patients with OA is to increase function and physical activity despite pain and stiffness. Perioperative goals include faster recovery time, shorter hospital length of stay (LOS), and increased range of motion (ROM) and function. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Activities of Daily Living; Adults; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; Exercise Therapy; Knee Joint; Osteoarthritis, Knee; Pain; Physical Therapy Modalities; Preoperative Care; Range of Motion, Articular; Recovery of Function; Treatment Outcome Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32015000332 Date abstract record published 10/03/2015 |