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Functional exercise after total hip replacement (FEATHER): a randomised control trial.

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  • 1Department of Physiotherapy, Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, Co Meath, Republic of Ireland. Brenda.monaghan@hse.ie

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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This study investigates functional exercise classes for total hip replacement (THR) patients. Results will clarify optimal exercises to improve patient function and quality of life post-surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Total hip replacement (THR) patients often experience prolonged physical impairments affecting movement, stability, and walking.
  • Current evidence lacks clarity on effective exercise interventions to maximize post-THR function and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a supervised functional exercise program on physical function, pain, quality of life, and muscle size in patients following total hip arthroplasty.
  • To compare outcomes between an experimental group receiving functional exercise classes and a control group receiving usual care.

Main Methods:

  • A single-blind, multi-center randomized controlled trial involving 70 patients post-primary total hip arthroplasty.
  • Experimental group: 6-week functional exercise class (twice weekly) from week 12 to 18 post-surgery.

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  • Control group: Usual care. Outcome assessments include WOMAC, SF-36, 6-minute walk test, Berg Balance Scale, and gluteus medius muscle size via ultrasound.

    • Main Results:

    • (Study ongoing - results to be determined) This trial will provide data on the effectiveness of functional exercise interventions.
    • Analysis will focus on changes in pain, stiffness, function, quality of life, balance, and muscle size at 12 and 18 weeks post-surgery.

    Conclusions:

    • This randomized controlled trial will elucidate the relationship between muscle size, functional outcomes, and quality of life in total hip arthroplasty patients.
    • Findings will inform evidence-based exercise recommendations for optimizing recovery and patient well-being after hip replacement surgery.