The effects of a six-week, pre-operative, physiotherapy-led exercise and education intervention on post-operative recovery, in terms of pain and function, in patients with osteoarthritis undergoing total knee arthroplasty in the Western Cape
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions (MSCs) worldwide, most commonly affecting those over 60 years of age. OA is associated with pain and disability, and also has negative social and emotional effects on the individual. End stage management for OA of t...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2019
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29513 |