Comparison of High Intensity Strength Training and Muscle Energy Techniques in TKR Patients
NCT ID: NCT06407778
Last Updated: 2025-07-04
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-01-30
2025-06-12
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The focus on resistance exercises intended to improve muscle strength and power is what defines high intensity strength training, or HIST. Research has indicated that HIST is beneficial in enhancing joint stability, muscle function, and overall functional outcomes across a range of orthopedic groups. Its precise use and effect on patients recovering from TKR surgery, however, need further investigation. In order to increase joint mobility, lessen pain, and improve neuromuscular control, patients who get Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) actively participate in targeted muscle contractions. MET has demonstrated potential in treating muscular imbalances.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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High Intensity Strength Training
Group of TKR patients are given high intensity strength training.
High Intensity Strength Training
* High-intensity workouts to strengthen the quadriceps and enhance knee function;
* Knee flexion and extension 10 lbs.
* 10RM of hip flexion and extension
* 10RM hip adduction and abduction
* Standing with feet aligned for one minute\*2, standing on one leg's forefoot and the other leg's heel for two minutes\*2, standing on one foot for three seconds\*15, and walking ten meters in a straight line for four minutes
* 4-week program; 3 days/week; Conventional Treatment: Exercises for range of motion, mobility and weight bearing, muscle stretching, static quadriceps exercise, quadriceps exercise, and straight leg raising
Muscle Energy Technique Exercises
patients are given muscle energy technique exercise.
Muscle Energy Technique
The Muscle Energy Technique (MET) to strengthen and flex your quadriceps and hamstrings.
* After maintaining an isometric contraction for ten seconds, a little stretch was maintained for thirty seconds.
* Four contractions every treatment, separated by three seconds of rest. Standing with feet parallel for one minute\*2, standing on one leg's forefoot and the other leg's heel for two seconds\*2, standing on the forefoot for three seconds\*15
* Move in a 10 m by 4 straight line.
* 4-week program; 3 days/week Conventional Treatment: Exercises for range of motion, mobility and weight bearing, muscle stretching, static quadriceps exercise, quadriceps exercise, and straight leg raising
Interventions
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High Intensity Strength Training
* High-intensity workouts to strengthen the quadriceps and enhance knee function;
* Knee flexion and extension 10 lbs.
* 10RM of hip flexion and extension
* 10RM hip adduction and abduction
* Standing with feet aligned for one minute\*2, standing on one leg's forefoot and the other leg's heel for two minutes\*2, standing on one foot for three seconds\*15, and walking ten meters in a straight line for four minutes
* 4-week program; 3 days/week; Conventional Treatment: Exercises for range of motion, mobility and weight bearing, muscle stretching, static quadriceps exercise, quadriceps exercise, and straight leg raising
Muscle Energy Technique
The Muscle Energy Technique (MET) to strengthen and flex your quadriceps and hamstrings.
* After maintaining an isometric contraction for ten seconds, a little stretch was maintained for thirty seconds.
* Four contractions every treatment, separated by three seconds of rest. Standing with feet parallel for one minute\*2, standing on one leg's forefoot and the other leg's heel for two seconds\*2, standing on the forefoot for three seconds\*15
* Move in a 10 m by 4 straight line.
* 4-week program; 3 days/week Conventional Treatment: Exercises for range of motion, mobility and weight bearing, muscle stretching, static quadriceps exercise, quadriceps exercise, and straight leg raising
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients should be within a certain timeframe following surgery (e.g., post op day 0-day) to ensure homogeneity throughout the rehabilitation phase.
* Patients who have had primary total knee replacement
* To take part in the RCT, participants must give informed consent
* they must be able and willing to follow the study protocol's instructions for post-rehabilitation care.
Exclusion Criteria
* Allergies/Contraindications: Patients with allergies or contraindications to specific exercises or techniques used in the study.
* Inadequate Cognitive Function: Participants with cognitive impairments that prevent them from comprehending and adhering to the rehabilitation protocols.
* Other Knee Surgeries: Patients who have had other knee surgeries or have had bilateral knee replacements may be excluded due to variations in recovery and rehabilitation.
45 Years
75 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Riphah International University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Hafiza Amna Tariq, DPT
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Locations
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Horizon Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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References
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Sun JN, Shan YZ, Wu LX, Li N, Xu FH, Kong XR, Zhang B. Preoperative high-intensity strength training combined with balance training can improve early outcomes after total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Surg Res. 2023 Sep 15;18(1):692. doi: 10.1186/s13018-023-04197-3.
Casana J, Calatayud J, Ezzatvar Y, Vinstrup J, Benitez J, Andersen LL. Preoperative high-intensity strength training improves postural control after TKA: randomized-controlled trial. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2019 Apr;27(4):1057-1066. doi: 10.1007/s00167-018-5246-2. Epub 2018 Oct 25.
Irrgang JJ, Snyder-Mackler L, Wainner RS, Fu FH, Harner CD. Development of a patient-reported measure of function of the knee. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1998 Aug;80(8):1132-45. doi: 10.2106/00004623-199808000-00006.
Bade MJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Early high-intensity rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty improves outcomes. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2011 Dec;41(12):932-41. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2011.3734. Epub 2011 Sep 30.
Other Identifiers
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REC/RCR&AHS/23/01104
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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