osteoarthritis

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   Our user asked: "What are indications/contraindications and precautions for physical therapy for someone with OA?"

Ask a PT Response: "This is a pretty general question and should be determined on a case by case basis depending on the patient and other underlying factors. A consensus group made up of 18 arthritis experts determined that  exercise for hip and knee OA should be individualized and patient-centered, taking into account factors such as age, comorbidity, and overall mobility. Here is a link to the findings http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/538073"

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Ask a PT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: Jul 07 2008 Status: Offline Points: 954	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ask a PT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: osteoarthritis Posted: Aug 10 2010 at 3:36pm
	Our user asked: "What are indications/contraindications and precautions for physical therapy for someone with OA?" Ask a PT Response: "This is a pretty general question and should be determined on a case by case basis depending on the patient and other underlying factors. A consensus group made up of 18 arthritis experts determined that exercise for hip and knee OA should be individualized and patient-centered, taking into account factors such as age, comorbidity, and overall mobility. Here is a link to the findings http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/538073"

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