Walking speed after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can be used as a simple tool to monitor postoperative recovery. There are different protocols for gait assessment in patients with TKA. The 30 Second Fast Walk Test (30SFW) is a simple, low-cost and easy-to-apply assessment method that requires very little equipment in clinical settings. 30SFW is a reliable, valid test of walking ability in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Objective: To investigate the reliability and validity of the 30SFW test in the evaluation of gait in patients with TKA.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
38
Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
30SFPWT
30 Second Fast-Paced Walk Test
Time frame: 1 Hour-30 Seconds
Hss Knee Socre
Time frame: 15 minutes
SF-12 Quality Life Score
Time frame: 15 minutes
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