Open AccessPhysiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis in Nigeria—A survey of self-reported treatment preferences
Author(s) -
Olusola Ayanniyi,
Roseline F. Egwu,
Ade Fatai Adeniyi
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
hong kong physiotherapy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.343
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 1876-441X
pISSN - 1013-7025
DOI - 10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.07.002
Subject(s) - medicine , physical therapy , osteoarthritis , modalities , vignette , clinical practice , alternative medicine , pathology , psychology , social psychology , social science , sociology
knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent condition. Little is known about whether treatments provided by physiotherapists to patients with knee OA in Nigeria follow recommended clinical practice guidelines.