Investigation of the Effects of Balance Training on Balance and Functional Status Patients With Total Hip Arthroplasty

Investigation of the Effects of Balance Training on Balance and Functional Status Patients With Total Hip Arthroplasty

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of balance training in patients with THA until 26 weeks postoperatively. Thirty-two patients with hip osteoarthritis who were candidates for THA were recruited to the study. Sixteen patients with THA completed the study protocol and the patients were randomized into 2 groups: conventional rehabilitation (CR, n=8) or conventional rehabilitation plus balance training (CR + BT, n=8) groups. The patients were evaluated by hand-held dynamometer, single leg stance test (SLST), Tetrax balance system, Harris hip score, lower extremity function scale, 5 times sit-to-stand test and 50 foot timed walk test preoperatively and in the 8th, 14th and 26th weeks postoperatively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Total hip arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis
• First time hip surgery/prothesis
• no involvement in any exercise program in the past 12 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• THA due to hip fracture,
• revision hip prothesis,
• arthritis in other joints limited function
• neurologic problems that limited function and balance,
• body mass index greater than 40 kg/m2.