Effects of Immobilization and Exercise on Articular Cartilage—A Review of Literature
- 1 July 1981
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) in Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
- Vol. 3 (1) , 2-5
- https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.1981.3.1.2
Abstract
Physical therapists evaluate and treat patients with limited or absent range of motion of joints. This limitation of joint range of motion may be secondary to diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system or therapeutic intervention such as splinting or casting. Soft tissue, bony, and cartilaginous changes occur when joints are immobilized or exercised. Therefore, the effects of immobilization and exercise on articular cartilage should be understood by therapists who attempt to restore joint motion. A review of the literature is presented. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1981;3(1):2-5.Keywords
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