preoperative functional capacity / physical condition before surgery
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention group receives a preoperative patient-tailored therapeutic
physical exercise program for 3-6 weeks, 2-3 times a week. The patients recieve
a home-based exerciseprogram for minimal 3
Sponsors
Gelderse Vallei
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a. Scheduled for elective total hip arthroplasty (minimum waiting period of 3 weeks) b. Osteoarthritis is the motive for the THA. c. First surgical intervention of this pathology. d. High risk for postoperative functional decline. e. Age >= 70 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a. Unable to understand Dutch b. Severe heartdisease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility is the main study parameter in this study. Patients satisfaction with and adherence to the training will be assessed and also occurrence of adverse events will be monitored. Also the patients satisfaction towards the questionnaires and physical tests is assessed. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Aerobe Capacity (PWC-170) - Muscle strength of the lower limbs (1-RM/Chair Rise Time) - Pain and function of the hip joint (HOOS) - Quality of Life (SF-36) - Functional mobility (Timed Up and Go) - Patient Specifieke Klachten (PSK) - Self reported activities (LAPAQ and Pedometer) - Functional mobility (time to go up and go) - Walking capacity (six minute walk test) | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed