Using Mobilization Exercises on Total Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation

Effectiveness of Mobilization Exercises on Total Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation

There is no definite evidence about the most effective treatment approach in early-stage rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty surgery. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of mobilization exercises applied with classical exercises on pain, joint range of motion, edema, function, quality of life and patient satisfaction in early stage rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty surgery.

There is no definite evidence about the most effective treatment approach in early-stage rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty surgery. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of mobilization exercises applied with classical exercises on pain, joint range of motion, edema, function, quality of life and patient satisfaction in early stage rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty surgery. Patients with bicompartmental total knee arthroplasty operation due to knee osteoarthritis will randomly assign to 2 groups. Patients in group 1 will treat with mobilization exercises in addition to classical exercises performed in the early post-op period; patients in group 2 will treat only with classical exercises.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with TKA surgery due to the diagnosis of knee OA
• Between the ages of 50-75 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Revision TKA,
• Previous unicompartmental arthroplasty or tibial osteotomy,
• Hemophilia,
• Rheumatic diseases,
• Lower extremity fractures and tumors,
• Neurological diseases leading to muscle weakness in the lower limbs,
• Patients with emotional and cognitive problems