Rehabilitation after hip resurfacing arthroplasty (RHA)

Evaluation of a specific physiotherapy programme following resurfacing arthroplasty - is it more effective at improving function and muscle strength than standard rehabilitation?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN83876843

Enrollment

Registered

2010-04-23

Start date

2008-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Topic: Musculoskeletal

Interventions

A specific rehabilitation programme focussing on range of hip flexion, hip extension strength and single stance higher-demand activities. The content of the rehabilitation programme has been developed

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients (either sex, no age limit) who are listed to receive a hip resurfacing arthroplasty will be eligible to take part in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Undergoing bilateral arthroplasty 2. Minimally invasive surgery 3. Further lower limb joint surgery is planned within the next twelve months 4. Unable to provide informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Oxford Hip Score at 6 and 12 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Mesaured at 6 weeks, 4 months, 12 months: 1. Timed sit-to-stand 2. Timed Single leg stand 3. Maximal isometric torque strength for flexion	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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