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Preop progressive resistance training improves function but not PROMs after TKA
February 2017
Preop progressive resistance training improves function but not PROMs after TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Efficacy of Preoperative Progressive Resistance Training on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2016 Sep;68(9):1239-51Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
59 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to participate or not participate in a preoperative progressive resistance training program. The purpose of this study was to determine if preoperative resistance training led to significantly increased preoperative and short-term postoperative functional performance and muscle strength. Patients allocated to preoperative progressiv...
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