The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)

Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회)
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Effect of Knee Stabilization Exercise on Balance and Walking Ability in Patients with Total Knee Replacement

무릎관절 전치환술 환자에게 적용한 무릎 안정화 운동이 균형과 보행능력에 미치는 영향

  • Park, Geun-hong (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Chumdan Wooam Hospital Rehab Center) ;
  • Kim, Tae-won (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Wooil Neurosurgery Hospital) ;
  • Song, Hyoung-bong (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Boseong Asan Hospital, Asan Foundation)
  • 박근홍 (첨단우암병원 재활센터) ;
  • 김태원 (우일신경외과의원) ;
  • 송형봉 (아산사회복지재단 보성아산병원 물리치료실)
  • Received : 2021.07.26
  • Accepted : 2021.08.20
  • Published : 2021.08.31
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Abstract

Background: Degenerative arthritis accounts for a large portion of the elderly, causing a lot of inconvenience in daily life. Total knee replacement (TKR) are performed to relieve pain in the knee joint. The purpose of this study was to determine whether knee joint stabilization exercises are effective in improving balance and walking ability in degenerative arthritis patients who have undergone TKR. Methods: A total of 30 TKR patients participated in this study. They were assigned to two groups. The experimental group, the group that underwent knee stabilization exercises, joint mobilization and general physical therapy. On the other hand, and the controlled group, the group that underwent joint mobilization and general physical therapy. All exercises were conducted thrice a week, for four weeks. The main balance outcomes were evaluated using the posture balance training system, while walking ability was assessed using a wireless 3-axis accelerometer. Results: The experimental group had significantly higher scores in postural stability testing (PST), limits stability testing, and waling ability. The post-intervention evaluation, there were significant differences in all variables between the two groups. However, no significant difference was noted in the foam eyes closed test in PST. Conclusion: This study suggests that knee joint stabilization exercises effectively improve the balance and walking ability of TKR patients. Thus, it could be presented as useful in clinical practice.

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