The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jul 2005
Thrust joint manipulation clinical education opportunities for professional degree physical therapy students.
Descriptive survey. ⋯ Results suggest that the availability and scope of thrust joint manipulation clinical educational opportunities are limited, vary considerably, and are not considered when selecting clinical education sites for students. Potential obstacles to offering thrust joint manipulation training were identified, which suggested the need for resources, including clinical education curricula and philosophical guidelines for clinical instructors.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jul 2005
Quadriceps strength and the time course of functional recovery after total knee arthroplasty.
Prospective study with repeated measures. ⋯ Functional measures underwent an expected decline early after TKA, but recovery was more rapid than anticipated and long-term outcomes were better than previously reported in the literature. The high correlation between quadriceps strength and functional performance suggests that improved postoperative quadriceps strengthening could be important to enhance the potential benefits of TKA.