Rehabilitation Approaches Used in Total Knee Replacement

January 21, 2026 updated by: Rabia Khan, Bahria University

Rehabilitation Approaches Used by Physiotherapists Following Total Knee Replacement- a Cross-sectional Survey

In this study, we will investigate the rehabilitation approaches commonly used by physiotherapists in Pakistan following total knee replacement. Total knee replacement is a frequently performed surgical procedure, and effective postoperative rehabilitation is essential for improving pain, mobility, and functional outcomes.

A web-based cross-sectional survey will be conducted among practicing physiotherapists from different provinces of Pakistan. Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire to explore demographic characteristics, rehabilitation techniques employed at various stages of recovery, and challenges faced in post-TKR rehabilitation. The collected data will be analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical methods.

The findings will help identify prevailing rehabilitation practices and variations among physiotherapists. This study will contribute to understanding current clinical trends, identifying gaps in practice, and promoting the use of evidence-based and standardized rehabilitation protocols. Ultimately, the results will support improved patient recovery, guide professional training, and assist in developing consistent post-TKR rehabilitation strategies in Pakistan.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

384

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

  • Pakistan
      • Karachi, Pakistan, 74700
        • Bahria University

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

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will consist of practicing physiotherapists in Pakistan who are actively involved in clinical rehabilitation. Participants will be recruited from various provinces, including Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and the Islamabad Capital Territory. Physiotherapists working in diverse healthcare settings such as public and private hospitals, rehabilitation centers, orthopedic clinics, and outpatient departments will be included to ensure broad representation.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Currently practicing physiotherapists of Pakistan
  • clinical experience more than 5 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Physiotherapists have clinical experience less than 5 years
  • Academic Physiotherapist only

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
determine the type of rehabilitation approaches
Time Frame: 3 months
This observational study will document and classify the type of post-operative rehabilitation received by patients following Total Knee Replacement (TKR) over a 3-month (12-week) period using a structured questionnaire, without assigning or altering treatment
3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
identify variations in rehabilitation practices
Time Frame: 3 months
Rehabilitation practices after Total Knee Replacement vary widely during the first 3 months post-surgery with respect to setting (inpatient facility, outpatient clinic, home, or community), level of supervision (fully supervised, remotely supervised, or unsupervised), mode of delivery (individual, group-based, or telerehabilitation), and rehabilitation dose (timing of initiation, session frequency, duration, and total number of sessions)
3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Bahria University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Rabia Khan, Masters of Science, Bharia University Health Sciences Campus Karachi

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 10, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 10, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 10, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 13, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 21, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

January 29, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 29, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 21, 2026

Last Verified

January 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • BUHS-IRB # 225/25

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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