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 | Synapse
June 14, 2021Open Access
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
Key Points
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.
Abstract
Considering rehabilitation and economic efficiency as well as the COVID pandemic, a home-based enhanced knee flexion exercise program for TKA rehabilitation is recommended.