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NCT Number: NCT00896259

Effects of a Late Phase Exercise Program Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

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

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Key information

Conditions

Total Hip Arthroplasty

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Orthopedic Clinic, QEII Health Sciences Centre, CDHA

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2E1, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

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

Treatment and study plan

home based exercise and education program

Other

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 .

Primary outcomes

  1. hip muscle strength

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

Secondary outcomes

  1. Gait

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Other

Collaborators

  • Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
May 11, 2009
Registry last updated
Aug 29, 2012

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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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