Effects of a Late Phase Exercise Program Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

August 28, 2012 updated by: Kim Parker, Nova Scotia Health Authority

Effects of a Late Phase Education and Exercise Program Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Pilot Project

A group of orthopedic physiotherapists have developed a late phase program to educate and instruct total hip replacement patients in progressive exercises appropriate for their level of recovery. The components of this program include an educational presentation, individual assessment and exercise prescription. The investigators' intent is to pilot the program using a sample of patients. The objective of this pilot project:

To examine the effects of the late phase education session and home-based exercise program in restoring hip muscle strength, gait and function

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

47

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Nova Scotia
      • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 2E1
        • Orthopedic Clinic, QEII Health Sciences Centre, CDHA

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

orthopedic clinic outpatients (of one clinic)

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • unilateral primary total hip arthroplasty (THA)
  • 8-12 weeks post THA
  • over the age of 18
  • able to walk 15m without a walking aid
  • able to participate in an exercise program without physical assistance
  • available for follow up as per the study protocol
  • able to read and understand English and follow verbal and visual instructions

Exclusion Criteria:

  • medically unstable
  • have central or peripheral nervous system deficits
  • have an underlying terminal disease (cancer)
  • have suspicion of infection following joint replacement

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
THA control
those with THA not participating in exercise and education program
THA exercise
those with THA and participating in exercise and education program
Other: home based exercise and education program
Individual assessment with physiotherapist with educational information, exercise instruction and prescription provided. Instructed to perform home exercises and walking for 12 weeks. Will be individually tailored to participants, bi-monthly phone calls will be used to monitor and facilitate exercise and walking progression .
healthy control
Healthy control, people with no lower limb gait abnormalities

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
hip muscle strength
Time Frame: 8-12 weeks post THA, 6-7 months post THA
8-12 weeks post THA, 6-7 months post THA

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Gait
Time Frame: 8-12 weeks post THA, 6-7 months post THA
8-12 weeks post THA, 6-7 months post THA

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Collaborators

Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ann Read, BScPT, MSc, CDHA

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 8, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 8, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

May 11, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 29, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 28, 2012

Last Verified

August 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CDHA-RS/2007-057

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