For Knee Replacement Patients, Physical Therapy Reduces Risk of Chronic Opioid Use (IMAGE)

Boston University

For Knee Replacement Patients, Physical Therapy Reduces Risk of Chronic Opioid Use

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Boston University researchers find even low levels of physical therapy before or after surgery can lower the odds

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