Exercise Could Lessen Need For Hip Replacement

By Doug Hanson All surgery has risks, and a total hip replacementis no exception. Researchers may have found a way for some peoplewith hip pain to avoid or delay the need for this surgery.Researchers found a reduced need for total hip replacement amongpatients who received 12 weeks of exercise therapy along witheducation on their diagnosis. More from dailyRx: 8 Tips for Peoplewith Osteoarthritis Arthritis Limiting Activity for Millions ofAmericans Healthier Hearts After Joint Surgery The study focused onpatients who were not yet in need of hip replacement but had atleast

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