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Table 1 Distribution of respondents ranking primary treatment goal by phase of care

From: Total joint arthroplasty: practice variation of physiotherapy across the continuum of care in Alberta

 

Pre-operative

(n = 27)

Acute care

(n = 30)

Post-acute

(n = 45)

Improve range of motion

4 (18.5 %)

3 (10 %)

19 (42 %)

Improve muscle strength

13 (48 %)

1 (3 %)

1 (2 %)

Improve function

5 (15 %)

17 (57 %)

16 (36 %)

Pain control

5 (18.5)

9 (30 %)

9 (20 %)

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BMC Health Services Research

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