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Effects of a Late Phase Exercise Program Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

NCT00896259 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 47

Last updated 2012-08-29

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Summary

A group of orthopedic physiotherapists have developed a late phase program to educate and instruct total hip replacement patients in progressive exercises appropriate for their level of recovery. The components of this program include an educational presentation, individual assessment and exercise prescription. The investigators' intent is to pilot the program using a sample of patients. The objective of this pilot project:

To examine the effects of the late phase education session and home-based exercise program in restoring hip muscle strength, gait and function

Conditions

  • Total Hip Arthroplasty

Interventions

OTHER

home based exercise and education program

Individual assessment with physiotherapist with educational information, exercise instruction and prescription provided. Instructed to perform home exercises and walking for 12 weeks. Will be individually tailored to participants, bi-monthly phone calls will be used to monitor and facilitate exercise and walking progression .

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation

    collaborator OTHER

  • Nova Scotia Health Authority

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ann Read, BScPT, MSc · CDHA

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-03-31
Primary Completion
2011-02-28
Completion
2011-02-28

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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