EFFECTIVENESS OF ISOKINETIC EXERCISE ON PAIN AND FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY

Background: Relief of pain and physical function improvements normally happen in 6 to 12 months following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Neverthless, persists some patients even after one year. Likewise, functional improvement is insufficient. We have evaluated the effectiveness an isokinetic strengthening program on post-operativelly (1-9 years) pain, funtional limitation, level walking stair climbing with TKA at late period. Methods: Twenty-five women were assigned into training (study group) or control groups. Patients answered WOMAC questionnaire performed Stair Climbing Test. Quadriceps hamstring muscle strength isokinetically 60 180°/sec angular velocity. All tests before & intervention follow-up three later. Only study group five days a week for two weeks while both groups received home-based exercise program. Results: Knee rest during statistically decreased as per evaluations 3-month follow-up. Comparison scores revealed only significant decrease among values. Although increase 60°/sec extension flexion PT values was greater than that group, there no pointed difference between Conclusion: Strengthening muscles reduces improves functionality more does.