Association between weather and utilisation of physical therapy in patients with osteoarthritis: a case-crossover study

Abstract Background During varied weather conditions, patients with osteoarthritis experience different severity of symptoms and signs. However, weather may also cause barriers or incentives for patients to seek medical services. These factors may result in changes in medical utilisation; however, n...

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Main Authors: Ruo-Yan Wu, Ren-Hao Pan, Chiung-Yi Wu, Chien-Lung Chan, Huan-Jui Yeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05233-9