The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a physical therapist led physical activity intervention for knee replacement patients within an outpatient physical therapy facility.
Physical activity does not typically increase after knee replacement; thus, the purpose of this study is to examine if physical activity levels will be higher among knee replacement patients who receive a physical therapist led physical activity intervention during standard physical therapy sessions. Physical activity levels will be assessed at the start of outpatient therapy and at 12 weeks after surgery.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
45
Participants will receive standard outpatient physical therapy that is typical following knee replacement
Physical therapists will provide recommendations to increase aerobic physical activity and set goals during standard physical therapy sessions after knee replacement.
Participants will receive a one hour coaching session on aerobic physical activity and goal setting after knee replacement.
Palmetto Health- USC Orthopedic Center
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Number of Participants Enrolled
Feasibility will be determined based on the number of participants enrolled vs. the number approached
Time frame: Baseline
Percentage of Participants Who Complete the 12 Week Assessment
Acceptability will be determined by the percentage of participants completing the 12 week assessment.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Moderate-Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity
Total number of minutes of objectively-measured moderate-vigorous intensity (\>2020 counts/min) physical activity/week assessed using Actigraph link activity monitors worn around the waist for 7 days.
Time frame: 12 weeks
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