Randomized controlled trial of maximal strength training vs standard rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty.

CONCLUSIONS: Participants undergoing MST experienced superior increases in leg press and knee extension muscle strength compared with those managed with SR from 7 days' to 10 weeks' follow-up. The difference in muscle strength was maintained at 12 months' follow- up. No differences in functional performance were found at any time-point. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: Exercises after TKA should be performed with high intensity and target the operated leg specifically. PMID: 28901118 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research