Preoperative high-intensity strength training combined with balance training can improve early outcomes after total knee arthroplasty
Jian-ning Sun,
Yu-zhou Shan,
Li-xia Wu
et al.
Abstract:Background
To investigate the effect of preoperative high-intensity strength training combined with balance training on the knee function of end-stage knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Methods
A prospective study was conducted on end-stage KOA patients awaiting TKA. The patients were divided into an experimental group and a control group according to whether they received a preoperative training intervention. T… Show more
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