The contribution of physiotherapy to the management of osteoarthritis.
People with osteoarthritis are frequently referred for physiotherapy to improve pain and function. All health-care interventions must be safe, effective, acceptable, deliverable and affordable. This article summarizes some of the evidence evaluating whether physiotherapy achieves these aims.
Hurley
Michael V
MV
Rehabilitation Research Unit, King's College London, Dulwich Community Hospital, London SE22 8PT.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000191:economics / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000191:economics; D016896:Treatment Outcome