Does Physical Therapy after a TPLO Lead to Improvement of the 1-Year Post-Operative Peak Vertical Force?

  • Andrea Faure Beaulieu Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland
  • Antonio Pozzi Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland

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2016-09-21

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https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v1i3.31

Abstract

Clinical bottom line

Based  on the lack of sufficient clinical studies investigating the PICO question, it is not possible to conclude if physical therapy should be recommended as a routine postoperative treatment after TPLO. 


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