Efficacy and safety of a self-developed home-based enhanced knee flexion exercise program compared with standard supervised physiotherapy to improve mobility and quality of life after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized control study

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• To assess the efficacy and safety of a home-based knee flexion exercise program compared to standard physiotherapy after total knee arthroplasty.
• Randomized control trial design
• Participants underwent either home-based enhanced knee flexion exercises or standard supervised physiotherapy
• Outcomes measured included mobility and quality of life post-surgery
• Home-based exercise program improved mobility significantly compared to supervised physiotherapy (p<0.05)
• Participants in the home program reported a higher quality of life score on the relevant assessment (p<0.01)
• No adverse effects were reported for the home-based program, indicating its safety.