Effect of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation on Gait and Plantar Pressure in Patients After Total Knee Replacement
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Physical Therapy Rehabilitation.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Knee Osteoarthritis, Total Knee Replacement. Basic parameters: 40 years — 70 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Saudi Arabia
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Effect of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation on Gait Temporospatial Parameters and Plantar Pressure Distribution in Patients Following Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Overview
This study aims to investigate the effects of a structured physical therapy and rehabilitation program on gait temporospatial parameters and plantar pressure distribution in patients who have undergone total knee replacement surgery. Patients undergoing total knee replacement often experience alterations in gait patterns and weight distribution, which may affect functional mobility and recovery outcomes. This study will evaluate whether a targeted rehabilitation program can improve walking performance and restore more symmetrical plantar pressure distribution. Participants will be assessed before and after the intervention using objective gait analysis and plantar pressure measurement tools. The findings of this study may help improve rehabilitation strategies and enhance functional recovery following knee replacement surgery.
Interventions
- Other Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
A structured physical therapy rehabilitation program including range of motion exercises, muscle strengthening, balance training, and gait training aimed at improving functional mobility and gait performance.
Primary outcome measures
- Cadence (steps/minute) measured using gait analysis system [Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)]
- Peak pressure [Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)]
- Postural Alignment [Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)]
- Quadriceps Muscle Strength (MMT score 0-5) [Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)]
- Circular measurement of quadriceps (cm) [Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)]
- Walking speed (velocity) [Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)]
- Step and Stride time [Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)]
- Step and Stride length [Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)]
- Toe In/Out [Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)]
- Base Of Support (BOS) [Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Female participants aged between 40 and 70 years
- Patients who have undergone unilateral total knee replacement (TKR) or have knee pathology without surgical intervention
- Ability to walk independently with or without assistive devices
- Medically stable and able to participate in a physical therapy rehabilitation program
Exclusion criteria
- Neurological disorders affecting gait (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease)
- Severe musculoskeletal disorders other than knee pathology
- History of revision knee replacement surgery
- Significant cognitive impairment affecting the ability to follow instructions
- Any contraindications to physical therapy rehabilitation
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Non-randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Saudi Arabia · 1 center
- Jouf University and Prince Mutaib Bin Abdulaziz Hospital- Sakaka, AlJouf in Saudi Arabia — Sakakah
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07556003 · TKR-Gait-PT01