Effects of a Thera-Band Exercise Program on Pain, Knee Flexion ROM, and Psychological Parameters Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of the Thera-Band exercise program following total knee arthroplasty. The research design for this study was a nonequivalent control group non-synchronized design. Participants were 30 patients for the experimental group and 30 patients for the...

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Published inJournal of Korean Academy of Nursing Vol. 45; no. 6; p. 823
Main Authors Yun, Ji Yeong, Lee, Jong Kyung
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published Korea (South) 01.12.2015
Subjects
Accidental Falls
Aged
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
C-Reactive Protein - analysis
Exercise Therapy
Female
Humans
Knee - physiopathology
Knee Injuries - psychology
Knee Injuries - therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Pain - pathology
Pain Management
Range of Motion, Articular
Self Efficacy
Surveys and Questionnaires
Knee joint
Range of motion
Arthroplasty
Exercise
Self-efficacy
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Summary:The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of the Thera-Band exercise program following total knee arthroplasty. The research design for this study was a nonequivalent control group non-synchronized design. Participants were 30 patients for the experimental group and 30 patients for the control group. The experimental group participated in the Thera- Band exercise program in addition to conventional CPM (continuous passive motion) exercise. The control group received conventional CPM exercise only. Outcome measures were pain, knee flexion range of motion, CRP, and psychological parameters (self-efficacy and fear of falling). Data were analyzed using χ²-test, Fisher's exact test, t-test, and repeated measure ANOVA with SPSS/PC version 21.0. There were significant improvement in self-efficacy, and decreases in pain, and fear of falling in the experimental group compared to the control group. However, no significant differences were found between the two groups for CRP and knee flexion ROM. The Thera-Band exercise program gave an additional benefit over the conventional CPM exercise for patients following total knee arthroplasty, and is recommended for use as an effective nursing intervention for patients after total knee arthroplasty.
ISSN:2005-3673
2093-758X
DOI:10.4040/jkan.2015.45.6.823