Effect of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation on Gait and Plantar Pressure in Patients After Total Knee Replacement
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age40-70
SponsorJouf University
About this trial
This study aims to investigate the effects of a structured physical therapy and rehabilitation program on gait temporospatial parameters and plantar pressure distribution in patients who have undergone total knee replacement surgery.
Patients undergoing total knee replacement often experience alterations in gait patterns and weight distribution, which may affect functional mobility and recovery outcomes. This study will evaluate whether a targeted rehabilitation program can improve walking performance and restore more symmetrical plantar pressure distribution.
Participants will be assessed before and after the intervention using objective gait analysis and plantar pressure measurement tools. The findings of this study may help improve rehabilitation strategies and enhance functional recovery following knee replacement surgery.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Female participants aged between 40 and 70 years
Patients who have undergone unilateral total knee replacement (TKR) or have knee pathology without surgical intervention
Ability to walk independently with or without assistive devices
Medically stable and able to participate in a physical therapy rehabilitation program
Disqualifiers
Neurological disorders affecting gait (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease)
Severe musculoskeletal disorders other than knee pathology
History of revision knee replacement surgery
Significant cognitive impairment affecting the ability to follow instructions
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
Other interventionA structured physical therapy rehabilitation program including range of motion exercises, muscle strengthening, balance training, and gait training aimed at improving functional mobility and gait performance.
Treatment groups
30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Post-TKR GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Non-Surgical GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Cadence (steps/minute) measured using gait analysis system
Cadence will be measured using a gait analysis system. The average number of steps per minute will be calculated for each participant.
Time frame
Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)2
Peak pressure
kPa
Time frame
Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)3
Postural Alignment
The REEDCO Posture Sheet
Time frame
Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)4
Quadriceps Muscle Strength (MMT score 0-5)
Muscle strength will be assessed using Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) graded from 0 to 5.
Time frame
Baseline and after completion of the rehabilitation program (e.g., 6-10 weeks)Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov