Effects of Fall Prevention Program on the Number of Falls Among Elderly Following Total Knee Replacement

falls rate

The primary outcome measure in this trial will be the number of reported falls during the study period.The patients will be given a falls' diary to record the number of falls (if any), time of falling (e.g., early morning or late night), and the cause of falling (e.g., slippery floor, dizziness, tripping over).

falls rate

The primary outcome measure in this trial will be the number of reported falls during the study period.The patients will be given a falls' diary to record the number of falls (if any), time of falling (e.g., early morning or late night), and the cause of falling (e.g., slippery floor, dizziness, tripping over).

falls rate

The primary outcome measure in this trial will be the number of reported falls during the study period.The patients will be given a falls' diary to record the number of falls (if any), time of falling (e.g., early morning or late night), and the cause of falling (e.g., slippery floor, dizziness, tripping over).

Knee range of motion (ROM)

This will be measured using goniometer while the patient is laying in supine position with the operated knee fully extended. The patient will be requested to bend her knee 2-3 times before the actual measurements are taken. Then, the investigator will take three consecutive measurements of knee flexion range.

Knee range of motion (ROM)

This will be measured using goniometer while the patient is laying in supine position with the operated knee fully extended. The patient will be requested to bend her knee 2-3 times before the actual measurements are taken. Then, the investigator will take three consecutive measurements of knee flexion range.

Patient's satisfaction

In response to the question 'how satisfied are you with the results of physiotherapy treatment?'. Patients will be asked to grade their level of satisfaction on a 5-point Likert scale (1: not at all satisfied, 2: dissatisfied, 3: neutral, 4: satisfied, or 5: very satisfied).

Patient's satisfaction

In response to the question 'how satisfied are you with the results of physiotherapy treatment?'. Patients will be asked to grade their level of satisfaction on a 5-point Likert scale (1: not at all satisfied, 2: dissatisfied, 3: neutral, 4: satisfied, or 5: very satisfied).

Numerical Pain Rating Scale NPRS

The worst pain experienced in the last week will be measured using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). The NPRS requires the patients to rate their pain on a defined scale from 0-10 where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst pain imaginable. Patients will be asked "Regarding your knee pain, how would you rate the worst pain that you have experienced during the last week?". A numeric change of two points on NPRS often represents a clinically important difference.

10-meter walk test

This test assesses walking speed in meters per second over a short distance. The subject walks without assistance for 10 meters (32.8 feet) and the time is measured for the intermediate 6 meters (19.7 feet) to allow for acceleration and deceleration.

Timed Up and Go test

This test measures, in seconds, the time taken by an individual to stand up from a standard armchair, walk a distance of 3 meters, turn, walk back to the chair, and sit down. The time taken to complete the task is strongly correlated to level of functional mobility, (i.e. the more time taken, the more dependent in activities of daily living).

Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

Is a 14-item scale designed to measure balance of the older adult in a clinical setting. Each item consists of a five-point ordinal scale ranging from 0 to 4, with 0 indicating the lowest level of function and 4 the highest level of function and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. The total score equals 56. Score of \< 45 indicates individuals may be at greater risk of falling (Berg et al., 1992).