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New exercise method may speed up knee replacement recovery

NCT ID NCT05999864

Symptom relief Sponsor: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a specific exercise program called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) helps people recover better after total knee replacement surgery compared to usual care. Fifty patients aged 60 and older who were 6 weeks post-surgery took part. The researchers measured pain, balance, function, and fear of movement over 8 weeks to see if the PNF group improved more.

What this could mean

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Active substance
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercise program
What this could lead to
If this exercise program works better than usual care, it could become a standard rehab option to help people recover faster and with less pain after knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require supervision and may not be practical for all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having undergone unilateral total knee arthroplasty surgery and being 6 weeks postoperative * Participate in all necessary follow-up assessments * 60 years of age or older * Understand simple commands * Signing the consent form Exclusion Criteria: * A previous history of total knee arthroplasty * Presence of revision surgery * Presence of severe osteoarthritis in the contralateral knee * Severe acute metabolic neuromuscular and cardiovascular diseases * Extreme obesity (bki\>35) * Presence of malignancy * Have any other orthopedic or neurological problem that may affect treatment and assessments * Situations that prevent communication * Lack of cooperation during the study

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Knee arthroplasty

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Muğla

    Muğla, Turkey (Türkiye)

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