Hydrotherapy Versus Physiotherapy for Short-term Rehabilitation After Primary TKR

Hydrotherapy Versus Physiotherapy for Short-term Rehabilitation After Primary TKR

Primary objective:

To compare the effects of short term therapy post total knee replacement (TKR) between a hydrotherapy treatment group and a physiotherapy treatment group.

Secondary objectives:

To compare the effects of short term therapy post total knee replacement (TKR) between a hydrotherapy treatment group and a physiotherapy treatment group based on measurements of timed up and go (TUG, as primary outcome), range of motion, pain and quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Candidates for first total knee replacement surgery.

  • Age over 18.
  • Diagnosed with Osteoarthritis.
  • Consent to participate in the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

• - Rheumatic diseases.
• Neurological diseases involving lower limbs.
• Prior knee surgery in operated knee.
• Secreting surgical wound.
• Skin diseases.
• Incontinence.
• Incapable of signing informed consent.
• Patients living outside Jerusalem