Pain and knee function after total knee replacement (TKR) surgery Surgery
Conditions
Interventions
Participants were randomly assigned to two groups using a computer-generated randomization code.
The experimental group underwent a visual feedback (VFB) rehabilitation plan of 20-min sessions, 2 per
b) isometric contraction of operated leg muscles (especially in the first phase of the rehabilitation plan)
c) moderate muscular resistance training with a progressive load placed at the calf
d) active/passive knee joint mobilization with a physiotherapist's assistance to enhance knee range of motion. When the patients were able to bear weight, they began gait and balance training in order
Sponsors
Institute S'Anna
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 55-80 years old 2. Unilateral TKR 3. Maximum time from surgery 40 days
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Inflammatory disease after TKR 2. Any neurological, musculoskeletal, or other conditions affecting movement
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Walking performance assessed using the well-validated G-WALK wearable system (BTS S.p.A. - Italy) measured at baseline and after treatment (lasting 6 weeks). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at baseline and after treatment (lasting 6 weeks): 1. Pain measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11) 2. Activities of daily living following surgery assessed using the Barthel Index (BI) | — |
Countries
Italy
Contacts
Public ContactAndrea De meco
Outcome results
None listed