Effects of a Late Phase Exercise Program Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

Effects of a Late Phase Education and Exercise Program Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Pilot Project

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00896259

Enrollment

Registered

2009-05-11

Start date

2009-03-31

Completion date

2011-02-28

Last updated

2012-08-29

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Conditions

Total Hip Arthroplasty

Keywords

Unilateral total hip arthroplasty

Brief summary

A group of orthopedic physiotherapists have developed a late phase program to educate and instruct total hip replacement patients in progressive exercises appropriate for their level of recovery. The components of this program include an educational presentation, individual assessment and exercise prescription. The investigators' intent is to pilot the program using a sample of patients. The objective of this pilot project: To examine the effects of the late phase education session and home-based exercise program in restoring hip muscle strength, gait and function

Interventions

OTHERhome based exercise and education program

Individual assessment with physiotherapist with educational information, exercise instruction and prescription provided. Instructed to perform home exercises and walking for 12 weeks. Will be individually tailored to participants, bi-monthly phone calls will be used to monitor and facilitate exercise and walking progression .

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* unilateral primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) * 8-12 weeks post THA * over the age of 18 * able to walk 15m without a walking aid * able to participate in an exercise program without physical assistance * available for follow up as per the study protocol * able to read and understand English and follow verbal and visual instructions

Exclusion criteria

* medically unstable * have central or peripheral nervous system deficits * have an underlying terminal disease (cancer) * have suspicion of infection following joint replacement

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
hip muscle strength	8-12 weeks post THA, 6-7 months post THA

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Gait	8-12 weeks post THA, 6-7 months post THA

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026