Rehab or not? new study challenges physical therapy after joint replacement

NCT ID NCT04960241

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study looked at whether physical rehabilitation after hip or knee replacement surgery is actually better than no rehabilitation. 169 adults who had a hip or knee replaced due to arthritis took part. The main goal was to see if rehab improves daily activities like walking and getting in and out of a car.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Genoptræningen, Nørremøllecenteret

    Nexø, Bornholm, 3730, Denmark

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