The Effect of Whole-Body Vibration Treatment Before Total Knee Arthroplasty

Launched by GAZI UNIVERSITY · Jul 29, 2023

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This clinical trial is exploring the effects of whole-body vibration therapy on patients who are about to have total knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see how this therapy can help reduce pain, swelling, and improve muscle strength and joint movement before the surgery. The researchers want to understand how this treatment might affect patients' overall satisfaction and recovery after their operation.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to have advanced knee osteoarthritis and be scheduled for a single knee replacement. However, those who have had another knee or hip replacement in the past year, have certain medical conditions that prevent them from exercising, or have diseases that impact their physical ability will not be able to join. If you decide to participate, you can expect to receive whole-body vibration therapy and then be monitored for various factors related to your knee health before your surgery. This research aims to improve care for patients undergoing knee replacement and help them feel better during their recovery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with advanced idiopathic knee OA and scheduled for unilateral total knee arthroplasty will be considered candidates for the present study and will be asked to participate
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • if they had undergone another hip or knee joint replacement in the previous year
• • if they had any medical condition in which exercise was contraindicated
• • if they had any disease that affected functional performance