The effect of pre-operative physiotherapy for total hip and knee arthroplasty candidates has been controversial, despite its widespread practice in major orthopaedic hospitals in the US, a review study in 2004 found inadequate evidence to support the use of pre-op physiotherapy
Proprioception refers to your body’s internal awareness of the position of your limbs in space. It’s extremely important to motor task performance, and essential in sporting performance.
Total hip replacement is an extremely common orthopaedic surgery, with the procedure taking place every day in orthopaedic hospitals throughout the country.
Robin McKenzie, a New Zealand born physiotherapist, pioneered and practiced his treatment techniques extensively prior to its widespread teaching
