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Investigation of the effect of hydrotherapy in the treatment of osteoarthritic hips
Sylvester KL
Clinical Rehabilitation 1990;4:223-228
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

This pilot study compares the treatment of osteoarthritic hips by hydrotherapy with that of short wave diathermy and exercises. Fourteen patients were randomly allocated to one of the treatment groups. Outcome measures of pain ratings, function and life satisfaction scales, range of motion and gait assessment by pedabarography were used. There were not significant differences between the groups prior to treatment, but at the end of treatment there were significant differences in pain, function and life satisfaction. Following treatment, pain had decreased significantly (p < 0.02) in both groups. Functional ability had improved in the group treated with hydrotherapy (p < 0.05), who also reported a higher score on the life satisfaction scale. Gait and range of motion did not show any statistically significant changes with either treatment.

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