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This is a Systematic Review study.

September 21, 2025CureusOpen Access

Manual Therapy in Post-operative Knee Management: A Systematic Review of Effects on Pain in Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Patients

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Systematic review reveals manual therapy can reduce pain and improve recovery in TKR patients, suggesting its potential role in postoperative care.

Manual therapy can effectively reduce postoperative pain in TKR patients, enhancing recovery prospects.
Evidence from 10 RCTs indicates treatments like manual lymphatic drainage and Kinesio Taping show promise in providing pain relief.
Inconsistent findings due to methodological variations highlight the need for standardized protocols in future research.
Manual therapy offers a tangible rehabilitation option, but more extensive studies are required to confirm its long-term efficacy.

Sahni et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review reveals manual therapy can reduce pain and improve recovery in TKR patients, suggesting its potential role in postoperative care.