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Topic: osteoarthritis
Posted By: Ask a PT
Subject: osteoarthritis
Date 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 - http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/538073 "


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