Gait Exercise Using the Forward Load Function of the Safety Suspension System POPO Increased the Hip Extension Angle of a Patient with Total Hip Arthroplasty: Case Report

Shogo WATANABE; Tetsuya SHINOZAKI

doi:10.1589/rika.41.40

January 1, 2026Rigakuryoho KagakuOpen Access

Gait Exercise Using the Forward Load Function of the Safety Suspension System POPO Increased the Hip Extension Angle of a Patient with Total Hip Arthroplasty: Case Report

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Hip extension angle improved significantly from -11.8° to -2.2°, indicating effective gait exercise.
Walking speed increased from 0.37 m/s to 0.55 m/s after intervention, showcasing enhanced mobility.
Use of the forward load function of the POPO system facilitated walking exercises over a 5-day period.
The findings suggest potential benefits for rehabilitation following total hip arthroplasty.

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Case report shows gait exercise improves hip extension and walking ability after total hip arthroplasty, suggesting positive rehabilitation potential.

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