The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of an individualized video recording in improving adherence in home exercise programs for orthopaedic physical therapy patients. Specific aims: 1\. Evaluate whether individualized video recordings improve adherence with home exercise programs (HEP) as compared with conventional printed instructions measured by a self-report exercise log. (1-tail analysis)
This investigation will focus on the specific issues surrounding adherence to the use of individualized video recordings via smartphone versus conventional printed instructions in patients with orthopaedic injuries. The data reported will be used to explore the feasibility and potential benefits of smartphone usage for home exercise adherence.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
25
Both groups will receive physical therapy prescribed home exercises and be asked to record adherence to their program on an exercise log.
Texas Physical Therapy Specialists
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Home Exercise Adherence
Data will be recorded via a self-reported exercise log that includes number of days exercises were completed per week. Participants will record the number of days participants did "All" of the program (defined as doing 100% of their exercises), "Most" of the program (defined as doing 75% of their exercises), "Some" of the program (defined as doing 50% of their program, and "None" of the program (defined as doing 0% of their exercise program).
Time frame: Weekly for 6 weeks
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