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Habitual physical activity after total knee replacement.

Roel F M R Kersten1, Martin Stevens, Jos J A M van Raay

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Patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are less physically active than the general population. Encouraging TKA patients to increase physical activity is crucial for meeting health guidelines.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Previous research on physical activity post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) primarily focused on sports.
  • Limited data exists on habitual physical activity levels and adherence to health guidelines in TKA patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the habitual physical activity behavior of individuals 1-5 years after TKA.
  • To evaluate adherence to international health-enhancing physical activity guidelines.
  • To compare activity levels between younger and older TKA patients, and between sexes, and against a normative group.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort study design was employed.
  • Participants who underwent primary TKA between 2002-2006 were surveyed at least one year post-surgery.
  • The Short Questionnaire to Assess Health-Enhancing Physical Activity was utilized.

Main Results:

  • The TKA group averaged 1,347 minutes/week of physical activity, predominantly light-intensity.
  • Younger TKA patients (<65 years) were more active than older patients (≥65 years).
  • The TKA group exhibited significantly lower overall physical activity and lower adherence to health guidelines (55%) compared to a normative group (64%).

Conclusions:

  • Nearly half of TKA patients do not meet physical activity guidelines.
  • TKA patients demonstrate reduced physical activity compared to their non-TKA counterparts.
  • Interventions promoting increased physical activity are recommended for TKA recipients.