Effectiveness of Dual Task Training in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Effectiveness of Dual Task Training Versus Usual Care in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study was planned to investigate the effectiveness of usual care and dual task program in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty surgery. It is aimed to evaluate pain intensity, disability level, mini mental status, coordination, reaction time and functional status of the patients. The study will be conducted with volunteer patients who are followed up by the Orthopedics and Traumatology outpatient clinic of Bursa Cekirge State Hospital and who have undergone total knee arthroplasty surgery. It is aimed to evaluate at least 26 patients for the study. The first evaluation will be performed 6 weeks post-operatively and the second evaluation will be performed 2 months after the treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having undergone unilateral total knee arthroplasty surgery and being 6 weeks postoperative
• Participate in all necessary follow-up assessments
• 60 years of age or older
• Understand simple commands
• Signing the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• A previous history of total knee arthroplasty
• Presence of revision surgery
• Presence of severe osteoarthritis in the contralateral knee
• Severe acute metabolic neuromuscular and cardiovascular diseases
• Extreme obesity (bmi>35)
• Presence of malignancy
• Have any other orthopedic or neurological problem that may affect treatment and assessments
• Situations that prevent communication
• Lack of cooperation during the study