Physical Therapy Interventions for Knee Pain Secondary to Osteoarthritis: Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 77

by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, is a progressive joint disorder characterized by gradual loss of cartilage. Osteoarthritis of the knee afflicts 28 % of adults over age 45 and 37 % of adults over age 65 in the U.S. As a leading cause of disability among noninstitutionalized adults, OA's prevalence, effect on health, and economic consequences are expected to increase dramatically during the next few decades as the population...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1483983846
• ISBN13: 9781483983844
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 658 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"