osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention will be a six week intensive strength training program pre
surgery. The training will be performed twice a week. See the protocol for
further details.
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Awaiting unilateral total knee arthroplasty Age>55
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: contraindications for training the lower limbs ASA>2 (American Society of Anesthesiologists) severe cognitive and/or communicative problems, preventing ability to follow verbal instructions other problems that would limit the ability to perform the requested tasks contra-indications for electrical stimulation (unstable epilepsy, cancer, skin abnormalities, pacemaker).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee extension force of both legs voluntary activation of the quadriceps (with use of electro stimulation) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cross sectional area of the quadriceps Time for the *five times sit to stand test Distance walked during the *six minute walk test* Time for the stair climb test Range of motion of the knee Time for a balance test WOMAC VAS pain | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed