Non Surgical Priority 6 from the Early Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis PSP
UNCERTAINTY: What is the most effective and cost effective physiotherapy for treating people with early OA? (JLA PSP Non Surgical Priority 6)
Overall ranking amongst non surgical questions
6
JLA question ID
0041/16
Extra explanatory note
Important question as majority of people will be signposted to physio (or a subset) in the NHS Interested in these questions; variation, intensity, frequency and specificity Intervention; distinct from exercise and activity - prescribed exercise and manual therapy Outcomes; patient focussed and quality of life
Evidence
None identified
Health Research Classification System category
Musculoskeletal
Extra information provided by this PSP
Original uncertainty examples
I've heard hot &/or cold treatments help - is this true? ~ Should I consider physiotherapy? ~ How effective can physiotherapy be in relieving symptoms? ~ How can physiotherapy help, also exercise and reducing weight? How do these compare in effectiveness with surgery?
Submitted by
7 patient/carers and 2 clinicians
PSP information
PSP unique ID
0041
PSP name
Early Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP.
52 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website)