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Clinical Trials/NCT06274866
NCT06274866
Completed
N/A

Investigation Of The Effects Of A Home Based Exercise Program Under Physiotherapist Supervision Following Total Hip Arthroplasty And Comparison With The Control Group

Halic University1 site in 1 country48 target enrollmentJanuary 10, 2023
ConditionsPHYSİOTHERAPY

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
PHYSİOTHERAPY
Sponsor
Halic University
Enrollment
48
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
OXFORD HİP SCORE
Status
Completed
Last Updated
9 months ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of home-based exercise on pain-related factors, postural control and early functional parameters in individuals undergoing total hip arthroplasty. Forty-four individuals with hip osteoarthritis were included in current study. Individuals were randomized as study group (n=23) and control group (n=21) by drawing lots. Individuals in the study group were followed up with a personalized home-based exercise program for 6 weeks. Individuals in the control group were followed up with an exercise training brochure. The exercise program of the individuals in the study group was checked at two-week intervals and adjustments were made in the exercise program. All individuals were evaluated before the operation, 2 weeks after the operation, and 12 weeks after the operation, and their data were recorded. Range of motion was measured with an inclinometer, muscle strength was measured with a hand dynamometer, joint position sense was measured with a target angle test, pain was measured with a visual pain scale, leg length was measured with a tape measure, and finally, the Q angle was measured with a goniometer. In addition to these,Tampa kinesiophobia scale, Oxford hip score and international physical activity scale were used. Timed up-and-go test was used to evaluate functional performance. Foursquare step test was used to evaluate balance, and finally, tetrax posturography device was used to evaluate postural control.

Detailed Description

The aim of this study was to examine the patients who underwent Total Hip Arthroplasty surgery with the diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis. Home-based exercise program given individually under the control of a physiotherapist is effective in reducing pain. related factors (joint range of motion, muscle strength, kinesiophobia, physical activity), To investigate its effect on functional status, balance and postural control.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
January 10, 2023
End Date
June 30, 2024
Last Updated
9 months ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Having surgery with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis
  • Cases have unilateral hip osteoarthritis
  • Not having received physical therapy in the 6 months before the surgery
  • Total hip arthroplasty surgery should only be performed on posterior or posterolateral done with initiative

Exclusion Criteria

  • Presence of Dementia, Neurological Deficit
  • Having other diseases that may affect balance (vertigo, previous CVO, neuropathy, epilepsy)
  • Being on medication that may affect balance (antidepressants, antiepileptics, antipsychotics)
  • Individuals who use alcohol heavily
  • End stage organ failure
  • Cancer patients under active treatment (except those in remission

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

OXFORD HİP SCORE

Time Frame: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

The Oxford Hip Score consists of 12 questions asking patients to describe their hip pain and function during the past 4 weeks. Each item uses a 5-point response scale with values from 0 to 4. An overall score is created by summing the responses to each of the 12 questions. The total score can range from 0 to 48 (most recent scoring system), where 0 is the worst possible score, indicating severe hip problems, and 48 is the best score, suggesting excellent hip function

İNTERNATİONAL PHYSİCAL ACTİVİTY QUESTİONAİRE (SHORT FORM)

Time Frame: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

The short form records the activity of four intensity levels: 1) vigorous-intensity activity such as aerobics, 2) moderate-intensity activity such as leisure cycling, 3) walking, and 4) sitting. The original authors recommended the "last 7 day recall" version of the questionaire for physical activity surveillance.

Assessment of Postural Control

Time Frame: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

To evaluate postural control, measurements will be made with a software-based static posturography device (Tetrax®, Sunlight Medical Ltd). Tetrax® consists of four independent platforms that measure vertical pressure changes from both toes and both heels, and a computer software that combines the digital data from this platform. The system can digitally record data from four different measurement platforms in a certain period of time and document it as visual and numerical values. While measuring, individuals place their bare feet on the platforms and stand comfortably in a quiet environment. Individuals hold their head and eyes open and closed. It is evaluated in 8 different positions using neck rotations. The software evaluates postural control by generating a stability index with a numerical value from all measurements.

JOİNT POSİTİON SENSE ERROR TEST

Time Frame: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

The range of motion in the hip flexion direction is determined to be tested as active movement and passive movement in the 30 ˚, 60 ˚ and 90 ˚ positions. Movement deviations from specified angles are recorded along with the degree of deviation. The joint position sense error increases with the amount of deviation from the anticipated angle.

FOUR SQUARE STEP TEST

Time Frame: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

It is a measurement of dynamic standing balance.Performance time is calculated for each individual. Prolonged performances indicate an absence of equilibrium.

THE TİMED UP and GO TEST

Time Frame: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

The timed up and go test measures in seconds the time it takes a subject to rise from a chair, walk a distance of 3 meters, turn, walk back to the chair and sit down. This test has been used to examine balance, gait speed, and functional ability that would be required for the performance of basic activities of daily living in older people.

TAMPA SCALE FOR KINESİOPHOBİA

Time Frame: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

It is a scale consisting of 17 questions created to measure fear of injury. The scale includes injury/re-injury and fear-avoidance parameters in work-related activities.A 4-point Likert scoring on the scale (I strongly disagree 1, I disagree 2, I agree 3, I completely agree 4) is used. Individuals receive a total score between 17-68. A high score on the scale indicates that the person has a high level of kinesiophobia. Scores over 37 points are interpreted as high kinesiophobia.

Assessment of Hip Joint Range of Motion

Time Frame: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

Individuals' hip joint range of motion will be evaluated using the Baseline Bubble® Inclinometer. Hip flexion and abduction active range of motion will be evaluated in the standing position, and hip rotations will be evaluated in the supine position. Decreased hip joint range of motion is a clinical precursor of hip osteoarthritis, characterized by pain and loss of function.

Assessment of Hip Muscle Strength

Time Frame: Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.

A microFET®2 (Digital Hand-held Dynamometer, Hoggan Scientific, LLC; Salt Lake City, Utah) Hand-Held Dynamometer is going to used to measure muscle strength. Using the break test method, which reveals isometric muscle contraction during the muscle test, force is applied in the opposite direction until a joint movement occurred exceeding the maximum power applied with the dynamometer. The strength of the healthy and osteoarthritic hip muscles are evaluated with the patient in supine position. The measurements are recorded as Newton (N) units.

Secondary Outcomes

  • MEASURİNG LEG LENGTH DİSCREPANCY(Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.)
  • Q ANGLE(Prior to surgery, two weeks following surgery, and twelve weeks following surgery, the same measurements will be taken.)

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