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Preoperative proprioceptive training in patients with total knee arthroplasty

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March 2013

Preoperative proprioceptive training in patients with total knee arthroplasty

Vol: 2| Issue: 2| Number:115| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Preoperative proprioceptive training in patients with total knee arthroplasty

The Knee; 2011; 18; 265-270

Contributing Authors:
M Gstoettner C Raschner E Dirnberger H Leimser M Krismer

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Synopsis

38 patients who were scheduled to undergo total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to unilateral osteoarthritis of the knee were randomized to receive either preoperative proprioceptive training or control. The results from 6 week follow-up indicated that patients who underwent intervention displayed significantly improved stance stability and improved standing balance.

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