Effect of Preoperative Exercise in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty

Effect of Preoperative Exercise in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

This study evaluates the effect of preoperative exercise in patients undergoing a total knee arthroplasty.

The objectives of this study were to investigate the effects of a single (9 sessions) prescription community based preoperative physical therapy in patients awaiting a Total Knee Arthroplasty, taking prognostic factors into account.

The investigators will use different outcome measures to evaluate any possible effects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing a Total Knee Arthroplasty
• Signed informed consent after being informed

Exclusion Criteria:

• Acute pain
• Weakness due to neurological problems
• Known or suspected non-compliance
• High BMI > 28
• Patellar residual subluxation
• High patellar height