Osteo Arthritis of the Knee, Rhematoid Arthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
In this study, we will investigate the rehabilitation approaches commonly used by physiotherapists in Pakistan following total knee replacement. Total knee replacement is a frequently performed surgical procedure, and effective postoperative rehabilitation is essential for improving pain, mobility, and functional outcomes. A web-based cross-sectional survey will be conducted among practicing physiotherapists from different provinces of Pakistan. Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire to explore demographic characteristics, rehabilitation techniques employed at various stages of recovery, and challenges faced in post-TKR rehabilitation. The collected data will be analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The findings will help identify prevailing rehabilitation practices and variations among physiotherapists. This study will contribute to understanding current clinical trends, identifying gaps in practice, and promoting the use of evidence-based and standardized rehabilitation protocols. Ultimately, the results will support improved patient recovery, guide professional training, and assist in developing consistent post-TKR rehabilitation strategies in Pakistan.
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaire
Questionnare will be filled by physiotherpist
Sponsors
Bahria University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Currently practicing physiotherapists of Pakistan * clinical experience more than 5 years
Exclusion criteria
* Physiotherapists have clinical experience less than 5 years * Academic Physiotherapist only
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| determine the type of rehabilitation approaches | 3 months | This observational study will document and classify the type of post-operative rehabilitation received by patients following Total Knee Replacement (TKR) over a 3-month (12-week) period using a structured questionnaire, without assigning or altering treatment |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| identify variations in rehabilitation practices | 3 months | Rehabilitation practices after Total Knee Replacement vary widely during the first 3 months post-surgery with respect to setting (inpatient facility, outpatient clinic, home, or community), level of supervision (fully supervised, remotely supervised, or unsupervised), mode of delivery (individual, group-based, or telerehabilitation), and rehabilitation dose (timing of initiation, session frequency, duration, and total number of sessions) |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORRabia Khan, Masters of Science
Bharia University Health Sciences Campus Karachi
Outcome results
None listed