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Group rehabilitation compared to individual rehabilitation following unilateral total knee arthroplasty.
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Creator
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Willkomm, Lindsay M.
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Abstract / Description
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This is the first phase of an experimental study to compare treatment outcomes for participants who complete a predetermined exercise program in a group rehabilitation setting, to participants who receive individual, one-on-one rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study looks to determine if participants in a group rehabilitation program have better treatment outcomes of knee ROM, strength, reduced pain, shorter length of stay in the hospital, and functional mobility,...
Show moreThis is the first phase of an experimental study to compare treatment outcomes for participants who complete a predetermined exercise program in a group rehabilitation setting, to participants who receive individual, one-on-one rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study looks to determine if participants in a group rehabilitation program have better treatment outcomes of knee ROM, strength, reduced pain, shorter length of stay in the hospital, and functional mobility, when compared to participants in an individualized, one-on-one rehabilitation program following unilateral TKA in the acute stage in the hospital. This research study is a quasi experimental design, following the treatment protocols currently in place at Lee Memorial Health Systems with convenience sampling of participants into two groups. One group, the Joint Center Rehabilitation Group (JCRG), completes a set exercise program in a group setting, while the other group, the Individual Rehabilitation Group (IRG), receives treatment in their individual hospital room with a program that is left to the discretion of the surgeon and therapist. Both groups attend a pre-operation educational session and complete a set of pretest and posttest measurements to analyze improvements. The final implementation of data collection, data analysis, results, and conclusion of the research will be continued by another graduate student.
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Date Issued
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2010
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Identifier
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fgcu_ETD_0507
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Document (PDF)
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The effect of the Biodex Balance System on balance in patients after a joint replacement.
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Creator
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Chafel, Lynda
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Abstract / Description
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The purpose of this quantitative research study was to compare the effectiveness of two treatment approaches based on outcome measures obtained by the Berg Balance score and the ABC scale. Five patients were randomly assigned either to the traditional balance exercise or the Biodex Balance exercise approach. The Berg Balance Score and the Activities of Specific Balance Confidence Scale were administered at initial exam and following a four week treatment program. Results revealed there was a...
Show moreThe purpose of this quantitative research study was to compare the effectiveness of two treatment approaches based on outcome measures obtained by the Berg Balance score and the ABC scale. Five patients were randomly assigned either to the traditional balance exercise or the Biodex Balance exercise approach. The Berg Balance Score and the Activities of Specific Balance Confidence Scale were administered at initial exam and following a four week treatment program. Results revealed there was a difference in risk of falls as measured by the pre test and post test among the individual patients. The traditional balance exercises are more effective in decreasing risk of falls compared to the Biodex Balance System. Variables of secondary interest were the correlation between fear of falling and the subject's balance ability. The results demonstrated there is a direct correlation between the subject's fear of falling and his balance ability. These results do not find the Biodex more effective than the traditional balance exercises in decreasing risk of falls. Future findings with statistical significance may assist therapists to choose the most effective treatment intervention and ultimately achieve the best outcomes for their patients.
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Date Issued
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2009
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fgcu_ETD_0505
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