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Comparative Studies | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025 | Popularity: 4.6 / 10
Effectiveness of Kinetic Control Exercises Over Traditional Exercises in Restoring Balance, Gait and Functional Independence after Total Hip Replacement - A Comparative Study
Bhamidipati Ravi Teja, Dr. J. N. Sravana Kumar, Dr. Praveen Dowle, Dr. P. Chandrasekhar
Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disorder characterized by loss of articular cartilage, hypertrophy of bones at articular margins, subchondral sclerosis, changes in synovial membrane & joint capsule. As OA hip worsens, mechanical dysfunction develops between local and global musculature of hip joint. Impingement and rotational strain dysfunction aggravate the mechanical dysfunction in hip joint worsening the OA hip. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a surgical procedure where articular surfaces of the joint are replaced with artificial prosthesis. The mechanical dysfunction still persisted in patients who underwent THA. This mechanical dysfunction lead, to development of uncontrolled movements (UCM) in hip joint post THA. Movements to show UCM in operated hip were extension, abduction and external rotation. The presence of UCM affected balance, gait and functional independence in these subjects. Present study focussed on effectiveness of kinetic control exercises over traditional exercises in restoring balance, gait and functional independence after THA. The data was collected and analysed accordingly using appropriate statistical tests. We conclude that both traditional hip exercises and kinetic control exercises were found equally effective in restoring balance & functional independence for both groups. Gait parameters like stride, step length, cadence & TUG scores were significantly improved for experimental group.
Keywords: Osteoarthritis (OA), Total hip arthroplasty (THA), Mechanical dysfunction, Uncontrolled movements (UCM), Kinetic control
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025
Pages: 398 - 410
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25107211505
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