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Pilot Trial of Abdominal Core Rehabilitation To Improve Outcomes After Ventral Hernia Repair
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Supervised Physical Therapy and Post-operative Precautions for Ventral Hernia and 5 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 138 participants across 1 site.
Signals
Detailed Summary
This study aims to evaluate the potential role of physical therapy in improving outcomes after ventral hernia repair.
Study Details
Timeline
Arms & Interventions
Participants in the control group will be told upon post-operative discharge that they should follow the post-operative instructions.
Participants in the physical therapy group will be scheduled for visits to the physical therapy clinic beginning two weeks after surgery, and will undergo supervised physical therapy treatments approximately twice per week for eight weeks according to a standardized evidence-based post-operative abdominal core surgery rehabilitation program.
Interventions
The twice-per-week 8-week course of supervised physical therapy begins 2 weeks after surgery. It targets abdominal core function through progressive muscle retraining and strengthening, and patient-specific posture and body mechanics education.
This intervention includes standard of care post-operative instructions typically given to patients undergoing ventral hernia repair across the world. These include limiting strenuous physical activity and a lifting restriction of no more than 10 pounds for 6 weeks. Binder use is also encouraged for 4-6 weeks after the operation.