In this review: Timing of physical therapy for individuals with patellofemoral pain and the influence on health care use, costs, and recurrence rates: an observational study (BMC Health Services Research)
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Study: Early Physical Therapy Provides a Leg Up on Knee Pain
Research in the military health care system revealed lower costs and symptom recurrence for patients who saw a PT within 30 days.
Date: August 11, 2021
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Content Type: Review
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