Physiotherapy with biofeedback after knee surgery

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Arthroscopic meniscectomy; S83.2

• Registration Number: RBR-5yhsrrz
• Lead Sponsor: Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão

Brief Summary

The inclusion of electromyographic biofeedback on a standard physiotherapy program after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is effective in improving active knee range of motion, quadriceps strength, and gait performance and seems to have no effect over passive knee extension range of motion, vastus intermuscular coordination and, perceived functionality and pain.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2019-09-30
• Study Start: 2022-07-14
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Data analysis completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Both genders; Age between 18 and 55; underwent arthroscopic partial meniscectomy less than two weeks before beginning physiotherapy

Exclusion Criteria

Concomitant anterior cruciate ligament injury; osteoarthritis greater than grade II; previous surgeries in the ipsilateral knee; unconsolidated fractures; partial or total amputation in upper or lower limbs; permanent or temporary dysfunctions of the central or peripheral nerve system

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified