Effectiveness of Reduced Frequency Physical Therapy in Total Knee Arthroplasty

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Conditions studied: Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Arthritis, Knee Arthropathy

In brief

Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty surgery involves physical therapy services to address limitations in range of motion, strength, and participation in normal daily activities. This investigation will compare the outcomes from standard physical therapy intervention in comparison to reduced frequency physical therapy sessions supplemented with in-home exercise equipment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03302832

Run by

Campbell University, Incorporated

People needed

51

Starts

2017-10-01

Expected to finish

2019-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-01-27

Who can join

Age: any, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individual is to undergo TKA by a licensed physician at Participating hospital group
• Participating primary health insurance provider
• Patient is < 64.5 years of age
• Willingness to participate in study protocol

You may not qualify if…

• Previous or current history of cancer
• High risk for cardiovascular disease as determined by the American College of Sports Medicine
• Individuals with documented mental, psychiatric, or emotional disabilities
• Inability to read and write in English

Where it is running

• EmergeOrtho — Durham, North Carolina, United States

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