Balance and Leg Function After Hip Replacement
Hip Injuries, Coxarthrosis, Hip Replacement
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Hip Injuries focused on measuring balance, hip function, hip replacement, elderly, physical functioning
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- BMI < 40;
- Hip coxarthrosis;
- Hip total replacement;
- Posterior incision;
- Surgery performed no more than 1 week ago;
- Ability to comprehend and execute the tasks.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Revision surgery;
- Surgery intervention for other reasons (fracture, arthritis);
- Severe cardiovascular disease;
- Vestibular disorders;
- Vision disorders;
- Proprioception disorders;
- Neurological disorders.
Sites / Locations
- Lithuanian Sports University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Control group
Task oriented exercise group
Conventional physiotherapy was applied 5 days/ week, 30 min session, in total 18 days. Exercise program: 1-2 week: 20 min. of active exercise in lying position (e.g.: hip flexion, extension, abduction) with the goal to improve hip range of motions, strengthen muscles. Various equipment was used (slippery base, elastic bands, foam roller, gymnastic ball etc.). + gait training exercise within the bars (10 min); 3 week: 20 min. of active exercise in lying position + stationary bicycle / treadmill (10 min).
Task oriented exercise program was applied 5 days/ week, 30 min session, in total 18 days. Exercise program included: 1 week: active exercise in lying position (15 min) + task-oriented exercise (15 min); 2 week: active exercise in lying position (10 min) + task-oriented exercise (20 min); 3 week: stationary bicycle / treadmill (10 min) + task-oriented exercise (20 min). Task oriented exercise included: walking backwards, sideways, high kneels (on the instable bases); walking with alternate speed (physiotherapist give the instruction when to walk faster / slower); Sit and stand from the chair (standing up to reach for the ball held by the physiotherapist); step onto the step (after stepping to reach the ball held by the physiotherapist); walk with the obstacles (obstacle course); Catch and throw the ball while standing on an unstable base.