CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : osteoarthritis http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:27:10 +0000 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:36:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=714 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[osteoarthritis : Our user asked: &#034;What are...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=714&PID=855&title=osteoarthritis#855 Author: Ask a PT
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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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