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Volume 358:534-535 January 31, 2008 Number 5
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Osteoarthritis of the Hip

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by Lane, N. E.
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To the Editor: Among Lane's recommendations for the case described in the Clinical Practice article on osteoarthritis of the hip (Oct. 4 issue)1 is a referral to a physical therapist. Although evidenced-based recommendations for exercise in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip currently exist,2 physical therapy has been shown to provide additional potential benefits in such patients. In a trial reported by Hoeksma et al.,3 subjects receiving treatment with hip-joint manipulations and stretches had greater reduction in pain and improvement in function, in both short- and long-term follow-up, than did those receiving treatment with exercise alone. Considering the risks associated . . . [Full Text of this Article]



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