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Use of a Self-Directed Exercise Program (SDEP) Following Selected Lower Extremity Fractures
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Self-Directed Exercise Program and Clinic-Based Physical for Musculoskeletal Injury. Completed, enrolled 150 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and value of clinic-based physical therapy (PT) and a home-based, self-directed exercise program (SDEP). The home exercise program will be developed by a team of physical therapists, orthopaedic trauma surgeons and experts in rehabilitation engagement in collaboration with patients recovering from traumatic lower-extremity injuries. The study will also determine which subgroups of individuals based on patient and injury characteristics are the best candidates for a home exercise program.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The full SDEP program, which will be developed by physical therapists, orthopaedic trauma surgeons, and investigators with experience in health behavior change, will be designed to maximize adherence/compliance with the program
Patients will be referred to PT by the orthopaedic surgeon for enrollment into a clinic-based PT program per usual referral patterns at the surgeon's center. Patients will receive services based on their health care benefits defined by his or her insurance plan.