Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-06-03
2024-12-20
Brief Summary
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A total of 36 individuals who reported knee pain of 4 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) following surgery voluntarily participated in the study. The participants were randomly divided into two groups. The first group underwent traditional physical therapy exercises and physical therapy modalities for the operated lower extremity for 60 minutes a day, three days a week, for eight weeks. The second group received the same traditional physical therapy modalities and exercises for 60 minutes a day, three days a week, for eight weeks, with an additional 15-minute BFR-LIRE session aimed at increasing the strength of the operated lower extremity and managing pain.
Keywords: Pain, Knee Pain, Meniscus, Physiotherapy, Blood Flow Restriction, Exercise
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Control Arm ( traditional treatment )
The first group underwent traditional physical therapy exercises and physical therapy modalities for the operated lower extremity for 60 minutes a day, three days a week, for eight weeks.
Traditional physical therapy exercises and physical therapy modalities
* NMES for 20 minutes
* Therapeutic (Continuous) Ultrasound for 6 minutes
* Cold Pack (CP) for 7 minutes
* Conventional Physical Therapy Exercises:
Stretching exercises targeting the quadriceps femoris, hamstrings, and gastrocnemius muscles were performed by the patient for 30 seconds of stretching followed by 30 seconds of rest, for a total of 3 sets. All stretching movements were supervised by a physiotherapist, and each stretch was performed up to the patient's pain threshold.
Treatment Group ( traditional treatment + BFR-LIRE exercises treatment )
The second group received the same traditional physical therapy modalities and exercises for 60 minutes a day, three days a week, for eight weeks, with an additional 15-minute BFR-LIRE session aimed at increasing the strength of the operated lower extremity and managing pain.
Traditional physical therapy exercises and physical therapy modalities + low-intensity resistance exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR-LIRE)
In addition to the other intervention group procedures, a 15-minute low-intensity resistance exercise program with BFR-which is known to be effective in increasing muscle strength despite being performed at low intensity-was included in the patients' treatment protocol.
Interventions
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Traditional physical therapy exercises and physical therapy modalities
* NMES for 20 minutes
* Therapeutic (Continuous) Ultrasound for 6 minutes
* Cold Pack (CP) for 7 minutes
* Conventional Physical Therapy Exercises:
Stretching exercises targeting the quadriceps femoris, hamstrings, and gastrocnemius muscles were performed by the patient for 30 seconds of stretching followed by 30 seconds of rest, for a total of 3 sets. All stretching movements were supervised by a physiotherapist, and each stretch was performed up to the patient's pain threshold.
Traditional physical therapy exercises and physical therapy modalities + low-intensity resistance exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR-LIRE)
In addition to the other intervention group procedures, a 15-minute low-intensity resistance exercise program with BFR-which is known to be effective in increasing muscle strength despite being performed at low intensity-was included in the patients' treatment protocol.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Being between 20 and 50 years of age
* Being unable to perform high-intensity training
* Having a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score of 4 or higher
Exclusion Criteria
* Having a history of heart failure or myocardial infarction
* Having a history of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
* Having Peripheral Artery Disease, varicose veins, or bleeding disorders
* Use of anticoagulants
* Presence or history of peripheral nerve disorders or neuropathy
* History of Diabetes Mellitus
* Having skin sensitivity
* Pregnancy
20 Years
50 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Uskudar University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Muhammed Fatih Kavak
Assistant Professor
Principal Investigators
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Muhammed Fatih Kavak
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Uskudar University
Locations
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Uskudar University
Istanbul, Ümraniye, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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MFKAVAK-UUTEZ 01
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id