Efficacy of a multimodal physiotherapy treatment program for hip osteoarthritis: a randomised placebo-controlled trial protocol

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Efficacy of a multimodal physiotherapy treatment program for hip osteoarthritis: a randomised placebo-controlled trial protocol

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Abstract Background Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition leading to pain, disability and reduced quality of life. There is currently limited evidence to support the use of conservative, non-pharmacological treatments for hip OA. Exercise and manual therapy have both shown promise and are typically used together by physiotherapists to manage painful hip OA. The aim of this randomised controlled trial is to compare the efficacy of a physiotherapy treatment program with placebo treatmen...

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2010-10-01

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Forbes Andrew / Wrigley Tim V / McManus Fiona / Metcalf Ben / Sims Kevin / Abbott J Haxby / Pua Yong-Hao / Egerton Thorlene / Bennell Kim L / Harris Anthony / Buchbinder Rachelle

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/11/238

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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system

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