The longitudinal relationship between physical capacity and self-perceived physical functioning after total hip and knee arthroplasty.

A longitudinal study examined how objectively measured physical capacity relates to patients' own perceptions of physical functioning following total hip and knee arthroplasty. Researchers found that performance-based capacity measures and self-reported functioning do not always align, highlighting the importance of assessing both dimensions in post-surgical rehabilitation. These findings have practical implications for physical therapists designing outcome monitoring and recovery programs after joint replacement surgery.

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