Researchers documented how a 75-year-old runner with moderate hip osteoarthritis responded to a six-week physical therapy program combining manual therapy, supervised exercises, and home exercises. They tracked changes in pain, function, and running capacity as the runner prepared for a half-marathon goal.
Key Findings
- ✓Functional measures improved substantially, with long runs doubling from 4 to 8 miles
- ✓Pain scores and hip range of motion showed measurable improvements over six weeks
- ✓Weekly running mileage increased from 10 to 28 miles without reported limitations
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