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Additional balance training improves outcomes for patients following TKR
October 2013
Additional balance training improves outcomes for patients following TKR
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effects of balance training on functional outcome after total knee replacement in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil. 2013 Aug;27(8):697-709.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
130 patients with osteoarthritis were treated with total knee replacement and randomized into two 8-week rehabilitation groups. Patients in both groups received conventional functional training; however, the experimental group participated in 30 minutes of additional balance training. Functional outcome and mobility were measured using distance of functional forward reach; duration of single leg s...
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