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Effectiveness of myofascial release techniques targeting the posterior chain muscles and fascia based on the Myofascial Chain Theory in postoperative rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of myofascial release techniques targeting the posterior chain muscles and fascia based on the Myofascial Chain Theory in postoperative rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400088082
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-08-12
Start date
2024-08-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Osteoarthritis

Interventions

posterior chain release group:The experimental group received posterior chain release based on the theory of myofascial chains, in addition to regular rehabilitation treatment
traditional process group:the control group underwent a traditional rehabilitation plan

Sponsors

Tianjin Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) The patient must have at least one knee with a Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) score of 3 or above, indicating advanced KOA. (2) The patient must have the intention to actively seek postoperative rehabilitation in the hospital. (3) The patient must be willing to follow the research protocol and complete all follow-ups.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Severe cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, or uncontrolled diabetes; (2) History of lower limb joint or back injury or surgery; (3) Presence of hip, spine, or ankle diseases, including osteoarthritis; (4) Lower limb trauma or intra-articular treatment within 3 months prior to enrollment; (5) Regular reliance on adaptive walking aids; (6) Presence of depression, cognitive impairment, or other neurological diseases affecting physical function.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
WOMAC score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain VAS score;Quadriceps muscle strength;the five-times-sit-to-stand test;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLiu Jun

Tianjin Hospital

liujun2019hit@163.com+86 139 0217 0816

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026