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Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of an Exercise Program for Persons with Total Hip or Total Knee Replacement: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

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  • Giuseppe Barone

    (Department of Life Quality Studies, Campus Rimini, University of Bologna, Corso d’Augusto, 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy)

  • Raffaele Zinno

    (Department of Life Quality Studies, Campus Rimini, University of Bologna, Corso d’Augusto, 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy)

  • Erika Pinelli

    (Department of Life Quality Studies, Campus Rimini, University of Bologna, Corso d’Augusto, 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy)

  • PAIR Study Group

    (Department of Life Quality Studies, Campus Rimini, University of Bologna, Corso d’Augusto, 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy
    PAIR Study Group Collaborative: Mihai Berteanu, Ileana Ciobanu, Dante Dallari, Ani Dimitrova, Ivo Dimitrov, Jorunn L. Helbostad, Alina Iliescu, Simona Geli., Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Andreea Marin, Alessandro Mazzotta, Yvet Mooiweer, Odd Magne Hals, Havard Østerås, Cristiano Paggetti, Natalia Shalamanova, Rumyana Shalamanova, Ann Katrin Stensdotter, Claudio Stefanelli, Martin Stevens, Elena Tamburini, Matei Teodorescu, Nikolay Todorov, Stefania Toselli, Maya Tsvetanova, Monica Unsgaard-Tøndel, Inge van den Akker-Scheek, Lora Yoncheva.)

  • Francesco Benvenuti

    (Department of Life Quality Studies, Campus Rimini, University of Bologna, Corso d’Augusto, 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy)

  • Laura Bragonzoni

    (Department of Life Quality Studies, Campus Rimini, University of Bologna, Corso d’Augusto, 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy)

Abstract

Total hip replacement (THR) and total knee replacement (TKR) are among the most common elective surgical procedures. There is a large consensus on the importance of physical activity promotion for an active lifestyle in persons who underwent THR or TKR to prevent or mitigate disability and improve the quality of life (QoL) in the long term. However, there is no best practice in exercise and physical activity specifically designed for these persons. The present protocol aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an exercise program (6 month duration) designed for improving quality of life in people who had undergone THR or TKR. This paper describes a randomized controlled trial protocol that involves persons with THR or TKR. The participant will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will perform post-rehabilitation supervised training; the control group will be requested to follow the usual care. The primary outcome is QoL, measured with the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36); Secondary outcomes are clinical, functional and lifestyle measures that may influence QoL. The results of this study could provide evidence for clinicians, exercise trainers, and policymakers toward a strategy that ensures safe and effective exercise physical activity after surgery.

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  • Giuseppe Barone & Raffaele Zinno & Erika Pinelli & PAIR Study Group & Francesco Benvenuti & Laura Bragonzoni, 2021. "Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of an Exercise Program for Persons with Total Hip or Total Knee Replacement: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(13), pages 1-16, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:13:p:6732-:d:580142
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