New exercise routine may boost hip replacement recovery

NCT ID NCT06009432

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercises to standard care helps people who have had a total hip replacement. Sixty patients, all at least 60 years old and six weeks post-surgery, took part. The goal was to see if the extra exercises could improve pain, balance, movement, and daily function better than usual care alone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better rehabilitation program to help people recover more quickly and with less pain after hip replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added exercises may not provide significant benefit over usual care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Muğla

    Muğla, Turkey (Türkiye)

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