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. 2022 Mar;34(3):230-235.
doi: 10.1589/jpts.34.230. Epub 2022 Mar 14.

Effects of incorporating elliptical trainer exercise during rehabilitation on physical function and self-reported outcomes after total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial

Yuki Hasebe  1   2 , Kiyokazu Akasaka  2 , Takahiro Otsudo  2 , Toby Hall  3   4 , Mitsuru Yamamoto  1
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Effects of incorporating elliptical trainer exercise during rehabilitation on physical function and self-reported outcomes after total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial

Yuki Hasebe et al. J Phys Ther Sci. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

[Purpose] To investigate the effects of incorporating elliptical trainer exercise in early rehabilitation after total hip arthroplasty on physical function and self-reported outcomes. [Participants and Methods] Participants with independent gait prior to total hip arthroplasty underwent conventional postoperative physiotherapy and were divided into two groups. The intervention group additionally underwent elliptical trainer exercise, while the control group underwent a walking program. The main outcomes were low back and hip region pain, lower limb muscle strength, single-leg stance time, Timed Up & Go Test results, 10 m walking test results, hip disability and osteoarthritis outcome score, and modified fall efficacy scale score. These outcomes were evaluated preoperatively, at discharge, and at 1 and 3 months postoperatively. [Results] Fifty participants (including 40 females; age, 68.3 ± 10.8 years) participated in this study. Physical function evaluations showed a significant improvement in hip region pain during walking at discharge. Knee extensor strength, single-leg stance time, stride length, and walking speed were significantly greater in the intervention group at discharge and at 1 and 3 months postoperatively. The modified fall efficacy scale score significantly improved in the intervention group 1 month postoperatively. [Conclusion] Elliptical trainer exercise and conventional physiotherapy in the early postoperative period contribute to improved physical function and walking ability and improvement in the fear of falling.

Keywords: Elliptical trainer; Self-reported outcome; Total hip arthroplasty.

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