ArticlePhysical therapy research2020
Effect of self-calf massage on the prevention of deep vein thrombosis after total knee arthroplasty: A randomized clinical trial.
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- Massage for rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Pooled it
- Applying the health belief model to understand the usage and experience of self-management techniques in knee osteoarthritis: A mixed-methods observational study.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2026Article
- Comparison of the Effects of Epidural Anesthesia and General Anesthesia on Perioperative Cognitive Function and Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveDeep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a severe complication after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Performing self-calf massage may decrease the incidence of DVT. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether self-calf massage is effective for preventing DVT after TKA.
methodIn all, 165 patients participated in the present study. Patients were randomized to one of two groups: the self-calf massage group or the control group. In the control group, patients started regular physical therapy. In the self-calf massage group, in addition to regular physical therapy, patients were instructed to massage their calf muscles 30 times from the distal to proximal side. This procedure was repeated three times and was completed in 2 mins during the 2 days following TKA. All patients were evaluated for DVT on postoperative day 3 using lower limb vein ultrasonography.
resultsThe incidence of DVT was significantly lower in the self-calf massage group than in the control group. Self-calf massage was associated with a lower incidence of DVT, whereas age and female sex were risk factors for DVT.
conclusionThis study showed that the self-calf massage may be beneficial for the prevention of DVT after TKA.
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