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ArticlePhysiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada2013

Indoor and Outdoor Mobility following Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Ava S T Storey, Ainslie M Myrah, Robyn A Bauck, Danielle M Brinkman, Shawn N Friess, Sandra C Webber

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Ava S T StoreySchool of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.
Ainslie M MyrahSchool of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.
Robyn A BauckSchool of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.
Danielle M BrinkmanSchool of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.
Shawn N FriessSchool of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.
Sandra C WebberDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo determine the relationship between indoor and outdoor mobility capacity in older adults with unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and, secondarily, to determine walking intensity in the same population and to compare all outcomes to a control group of older adults without knee pathology.

methodIn this cross-sectional study, participants (TKA=16, mean 22.9 (SD 9.7) mo post TKA; control=22) completed indoor walking tests and a 580 m outdoor course that included varying terrain (e.g., curbs, grass, sidewalk) and frequent changes in direction. Walking capacity was assessed using stopwatches, global positioning system watches and accelerometers.

resultsOutdoor walking time was moderately correlated (p<0.05) with the timed up-and-go (TUG) test (r=0.65), stair-climb test (SCT) (r=0.67 ascending, r=0.79 descending), 10 m walk test (10 mWT) (r=0.73), and 6-minute walk test (6 MWT) (r=-0.75). Based on activity counts, walking intensity levels for participants in both groups were moderate (outdoor walk and 6 MWT). There was no significant difference in walking capacity between groups (TUG, SCT, 10 mWT, 6 MWT, outdoor walk).

conclusionsCommon clinical walking tests are moderately correlated with outdoor mobility. Mobility capacity of individuals post TKA was similar to controls in both indoor and outdoor environments, and participants in both groups achieved moderate physical activity levels with walking.

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agedosteoarthritisoutcome assessmentwalking

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PMID24403699
PMCPMC3740994

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