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NCT Number: NCT00807716

Effect of Physiotherapy After Total Knee Replacement

Physiotherapy plays an important part in rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty. Even if this is a common practice, few studies have been performed on this issue.

The prime aim of this study is to examine the effects of an ambulatory individualized task-oriented exercise program compared with current ambulatory physiotherapy(usual care)on activity performance and self efficacy beliefs in the time span 6 weeks to 3 months after total knee arthroplasty with a follow-up at twelve months.

HO:Task oriented physiotherapy has better effect than usual care on activity performance and self-efficacy beliefs in the time span 6 weeks to 3 months after total knee replacement.

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Key information

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

55 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Section of Nursing and Health Science, University of Oslo

Oslo, 0318, Norway

About this study

A randomized controlled trial was performed with an experiment group having task oriented exercises in only weight-bearing 12 times from 6 weeks to 12 weeks after the operation, while the control group had usual physiotherapy care during the same time span. The primary outcome was walking measured by the six minutes walk test. Other performed and self reported measures of physical functioning were performed, at baseline, six weeks after the operation, immediately after the intervention at 12-14 weeks and with a follow-up nine months after the intervention.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Primary gonarthrosis
  • Good written and oral understanding of Norwegian
  • Good cognitive function

Exclusion criteria

  • Severe gonarthrosis in the other knee or coxarthrosis
  • Neurological disorders or rheumatoid arthritis

Treatment and study plan

walking skill group

Other

12 Individualized group training sessions with focus on functional exercises like walking and stair climbing including balance training under physiotherapy guidance, 12 times 70 minutes.

usual physiotherapy care

Other

physiotherapy, mostly in non-weight bearing, 12 times 40 minutes

Primary outcomes

  1. 6 minutes walk test

    Time frame: preoperatively, baseline at 6 weeks, after the intervention at 3 months, 12onths

Secondary outcomes

  1. Self reported pain and activity level(KOOS)

    Time frame: preoperatively, 6 weeks, 3 months and 12 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Oslo

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Immediate and Long Term Effects of a Walking-skill Program Compared to Usual Physiotherapy Care in Patients Who Have Undergone Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA): A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2011
First posted
Dec 12, 2008
Registry last updated
Dec 5, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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