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KMID : 0869920080140010020
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Journal of Korean Academy Society of Nursing Education
2008 Volume.14 No. 1 p.20 ~ p.29
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Effects of a Muscle Strengthening Exercise Program after Total Knee Arthroplasty
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Chung Myung-Sill
Kwak Hye-Sun
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Abstract
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Purpose: This research was conducted to compare the effects of a muscle strengthening exercise program on pain, straight leg raising ability, passive range of motion, independent walking time and satisfaction with total knee arthroplasty(TKA).
Method: A nonequivalent control group posttest only design was used for this study. A total of 62 patients were randomly divided into the experimental group(31) and the control group (31). The experimental group received a 1-hour exercise intervention, while the control group received the usual care. Data was analyzed by t-test using the SPSS/WIN 11.0.
Results: The experimental group showed significant improvement in pain score, straight leg raising ability, passive range of motion of knee joint, independent walking time, and the patient’s satisfaction.
Conclusion: The muscle strengthening exercise program was effective on decreasing pain and increasing mobility and satisfaction in patients with TKA.
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KEYWORD
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Muscle strengthening, Exercise, Arthroplasty
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