
Physical Therapy & Rehab
Post-THA physical therapy exercises improve strength, gait speed and cadence
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J Physiother. 2013 Dec;59(4):219-26. doi: 10.1016/S1836-9553(13)70198-X
5 randomized trials evaluating the effect of post-discharge rehabilitation exercises following a total hip arthroplasty (THA) were included in this review. The purposes of this meta-analysis/systematic review were to (1) examine the effectiveness of physical therapy exercises following THA and (2) determine whether supervised and home-based exercise regimens are comparable with respect to strength, gait, function, and quality of life. Results indicated that the prescription of exercise following THA resulted in significantly better hip abductor strength, gait speed, and cadence, but not hip flexor, hip extensor, or knee extensor strength. There were no significant differences between supervised or home-based exercise interventions with respect to gait speed, cadence, and functional outcomes, except for the Timed Up and Go Test, which favoured the supervised group.
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