Investigation the Effectiveness of Exercise Device in the Rehabilitation of Total Knee Arthroplasty
Investigation the Effectiveness of Exercise Device in the Rehabilitation of Total Knee Arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty is performed in patients with advanced stages of osteoarthritis who can not respond to conservative treatment, in order to reduce pain, increase range of motion, and improve function and quality of life. Continuous passive motion device continues to be used in many clinics, although it has been shown that there is no effect in total knee arthroplasty rehabilitation. The aim of the study was to assess the clinical effects of the knee exercise device on pain, ROM and function and quality of life in total knee arthroplasty rehabilitation.
Volunteers with total knee arthroplasty according to the criteria of inclusion, who will be operated in Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Orthopedics and Traumatology Department will be included this study. Participants will be randomly allocated 2 groups: easy-flex group and traditional exercise group. Exercise group will be treated with the traditional exercise program and the Easy-Flex group will be treated with the Easy-Flex device in addition to the traditional exercise program.
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients with TKA surgery due to the diagnosis of knee OA Between the ages of 45-80 years Patients with no difference over 5 cm in the extremity before and after surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
Revision TKA, Previous unicompartmental arthroplasty or tibial osteotomy, Hemophilia, Uncontrolled hypertension Rheumatic diseases, Lower extremity fractures and tumors, Neurological diseases leading to muscle weakness in the lower limbs, Patients with emotional and cognitive problems