Physio-Led Programs Could Save Billions in Knee Treatment Costs

New Australian research shows how physiotherapy programs may transform knee osteoarthritis treatment.
Physio-Led Programs Could Save Billions in Knee Treatment Costs
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Nine out of 10 Australians with knee osteoarthritis could avoid surgery through targeted exercise programs, potentially saving taxpayers billions of dollars as knee replacement costs spiral toward $5.32 billion by the decade’s end.

In a Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study published last month, researchers analysed the cost benefits for patients with knee osteoarthritis who undertook physiotherapy management and compared that to knee replacement surgery.
Henry Jom
Henry Jom
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Henry Jom is a reporter for The Epoch Times, Australia, covering a range of topics, including medicolegal, health, political, and business-related issues. He has a background in the rehabilitation sciences and is currently completing a postgraduate degree in law. Henry can be contacted at [email protected]
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