Physical therapy after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy: is it effective?

Controversy in the literature has prompted clinicians to question the effectiveness of physical therapy after knee arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Studies reviewed in this paper show there is little evidence that formal physical therapy is necessary to return patients to their normal receiving th...

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Published in:Exercise and sport sciences reviews 2003-04, Vol.31 (2), p.85-90
Main Authors: Goodwin, Peter C, Morrissey, Matthew C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthroscopy
Electric Stimulation Therapy
Humans
Knee Injuries - rehabilitation
Menisci, Tibial - surgery
Physical Therapy Modalities
Postoperative Care
Tibial Meniscus Injuries
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Controversy in the literature has prompted clinicians to question the effectiveness of physical therapy after knee arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Studies reviewed in this paper show there is little evidence that formal physical therapy is necessary to return patients to their normal receiving this care.
ISSN:0091-6331
DOI:10.1097/00003677-200304000-00006