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Mohammadamin Ahmadi1, Esmaeil Teymoori2, Armin Fereidouni3
1Orthopedic Surgeon, Shahid Rajaee (Emtiaz) Trauma Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Background:
Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common intervention for knee osteoarthritis; however, the most effective post-surgical rehabilitation strategy remains uncertain. This study aimed to compare the effects of home-based exercise versus clinic-based physiotherapy on functional mobility in patients following TKR.
Methods:
A single-center randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 80 TKR patients. Participants were randomly assigned to either a home-based exercise group (n = 40) or a clinic-based physiotherapy group (n = 40). Both groups followed structured, four-week rehabilitation protocols. Functional mobility was assessed pre- and post-intervention using the Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale.
Results:
Both groups demonstrated statistically significant improvements in functional mobility after the intervention (p < 0.001). However, no significant difference was observed between the two rehabilitation approaches (p = 0.078).
Conclusion:
These findings suggest that home-based rehabilitation is as effective as clinic-based physiotherapy for enhancing mobility after TKR. The structure of the rehabilitation program and patient adherence may play a more critical role than the setting in determining outcomes.
Trial Registration:
IRCT20230928059543N3, July 25, 2024.
