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Efficacy of Telerehabilitation in Patients With Degenerative Meniscal Injury

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Meniscus; Degeneration
Interventions
Other: Paper Based Rehabilitation
Other: Telerehabilitation
Registration Number
NCT05233839
Lead Sponsor
Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the home exercise program performed with video-based telerehabilitation in patients with degenerative meniscal injury, and the home exercise program performed with one-on-one training in the hospital with conventional methods.

Detailed Description

Conventional rehabilitation (CR) practices will be applied to the first study group. Telerehabilitation (TR) application will be applied to the second study group. It is aimed to evaluate the patients in terms of pain, functionality, quality of life and exercise compliance.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
49
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male and female patients aged 18 - 65 years
  • Having been diagnosed with degenerative meniscus injury by an orthopedist by MRI examination
  • Having signed the consent form
Exclusion Criteria
  • Situations that will prevent assessments or communication with the individual
  • Having an operation due to degenerative meniscus injury problem
  • Orthopedic and neurological problems that would prevent evaluation and/or treatment

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Paper Based Rehabilitation (PBR)Paper Based RehabilitationThe PBR group will be followed up through the paper instruction within the 8-week home exercise program.
Telerehabilitation (TR)TelerehabilitationThe TR group will be followed up through the application within the 8-week home exercise program.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)Change from Baseline VAS at 8 weeks

On a 10 cm straight line or numerical scale (0: no pain, 10: unbearable pain).

Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)Change from Baseline WOMAC at 8 weeks

WOMAC consists of 3 main headings: pain intensity, stiffness, and physical function. The total score ranges from 0 (no disability) to 96 (complete disability).

SF-12Change from Baseline SF-12 at 8 weeks

SF 12 is a self-evaluation scale. It consists of seven items. Its score ranged from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better physical and mental health functioning.

Muscle Strength Test with Lafayette Hand Held DynamometerChange from Baseline Dynamometer Value at 8 weeks

It is an objective muscle strength measurement tool. Measurements are made 3 times. A rest of 120 seconds is given between measurements. The highest measured value is noted.

Proprioception Measurement with Baseline Bubble InclinometerChange from Baseline Inclinometer Value at 8 weeks

The "absolute angle difference", which is the difference between the targeted angle and the angle realized by the patient in each repetition, is recorded. The arithmetic mean of the absolute angle difference of 3 repetitions is the result data.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
EARSChange from Baseline EARS at 8 weeks

In order to observe the individual's adaptation to exercise, the motivation levels of the patients regarding the exercise program are evaluated with the exercise diary prepared by the researchers of the study. It is scored between 0 to 24. Higher scores indicate greater adherence.

TSUQChange from Baseline TSUQ at 8 weeks

It consists of 21 items. With this survey, the satisfaction levels and usability of individuals using the telemedicine service are evaluated. The total score is scored between 17 and 85. Higher scores indicate higher satisfaction and usability.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Training and Research Hospital

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Muğla, Menteşe, Turkey

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