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)
Date of priority setting workshop 26 February 2016