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The Effects of Prehabilitative Exercise on Functional Recovery Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Prehabilitation exercise for Arthroplasty and Osteoarthritis, Knee. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The primary aim of this study is to determine the effects of pre-surgery exercise known as Prehabilitation, on functional outcomes for patients following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) surgery. The hypothesis is patients that receive effective pre-surgery prehabilitation will demonstrate improved recovery as measured by the 6-minute walk (6MW) test at one month post surgery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Three times weekly exercise program of strengthening, balance and functional activities. Weekly evaluation and progression with daily use of the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) supplemented with Heart Rate (HR) and Blood Pressure as needed to target the moderate intensity training level (40-60% HR Max) or above as appropriate to each individual.