Simple ankle-weight exercises may boost recovery after knee replacement
NCT ID NCT07696195
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a three-month resistance training program using ankle weights can improve leg strength, balance, pain, and quality of life in people who have had knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis. Twenty-four participants are randomly assigned to either the resistance training group or standard postoperative care. The goal is to see if adding structured resistance exercises to routine recovery helps people regain function faster.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Progressive lower extremity resistance exercise using ankle weights
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this resistance training program could become a standard part of postoperative care to help people recover strength and mobility faster after knee replacement surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires commitment to three weekly sessions for three months, and some people may find the exercises too challenging or painful.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Hualien City, Taiwan, 97060, Taiwan
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