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What types of physical therapy should patients do after hip osteoarthritis?
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Options: Pool, bicycling, some elliptical-treadmill work.
Answered 1/28/2014
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Stretching: Stretching and strengthening are generally the best to help with arthritis of a joint. This doesn't "cure" the arthritis but a strong & flexible joint is better able to tolerate problems.
Answered 9/5/2013
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