Effect of Prehabilitation on Knee Function Before & Within First Year After Total Knee Arthroplasty .
Prehabilitation Improves Knee Functioning Before and Within the First Year After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2022 Nov;52(11):709-725.16 randomized trials with a total of 968 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing prehabilitation exercise therapy and control. The primary outcome of interest was the improvement in knee function within the first year post-operation: data was assessed pre-operation, 1 day to 4 weeks post-operation, at 3 months post-operation, and at 6-12 months post-operation. Results found that prehabilitation resulted in significantly better knee function up to 3 months post-operation. However, the quality of the data was limited (low to very low), and future trials are required.
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