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Trial reportClinical interventions in aging2024

A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing the Impact of Preoperative Combined with Postoperative Progressive Resistance Training on Muscle Strength, Gait, Balance and Function in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Guo Chen, Duoduo Yu, Yichen Wang, Zou Ma, Mengna Bi, Lisha Lu, Shangshang Zhang, Jiaxin Liu, Hu Chen, Hai Shen and 4 more

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Trial report in Clinical interventions in aging, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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  5. Biomechanical Assessment of Functional Tasks Beyond Level Walking Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Scoping Review.Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors.

Guo ChenDepartment of Geriatric Orthopedics(1), Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-8116-6202
Duoduo YuSichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Yichen WangDepartment of Geriatric Orthopedics(1), Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Zou MaDepartment of Geriatric Orthopedics(1), Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Mengna BiDepartment of Geriatric Orthopedics(1), Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Lisha LuDepartment of Geriatric Orthopedics(1), Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Shangshang ZhangDepartment of Geriatric Orthopedics(1), Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Jiaxin LiuDepartment of Geriatric Orthopedics(1), Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Hu ChenDepartment of Geriatric Orthopedics(1), Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Hai ShenSichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Huiwu ZhangSichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Xiaobing LuoSichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Yan SiDepartment of Geriatric Orthopedics(1), Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Peng ZhangDepartment of Geriatric Orthopedics(1), Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a preoperative combined with postoperative moderate-intensity progressive resistance training (PRT) of the operative side in patients with hip osteoarthritis (HOA) who are undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). The study seeks to evaluate the impact of this combined intervention on muscle strength, gait, balance, and hip joint function in a controlled, measurable, and objective manner. Additionally, the study aims to compare the outcomes of this combined intervention with those of preoperative or postoperative muscle strength training conducted in isolation. Methods: A total of 90 patients with HOA scheduled for unilateral primary THA were randomly assigned to three groups: Pre group (preoperative PRT), Post group (postoperative PRT), and Pre& Post group (preoperative combined with postoperative PRT) focusing on hip flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction of operated side. Muscle strength, gait parameters, balance, and hip function were assessed at specific time points during a 12-month follow-up period. Results: All three groups showed significant improvements in muscle strength, with the Pre& Post group demonstrating the most pronounced and sustained gains. Gait velocity and cadence were significantly improved in the Pre& Post group at 1-month and 3-month postoperative follow-ups compared to the other groups. Similarly, the Pre& Post group exhibited superior balance performance at 3-month and 12-month postoperative follow-ups. The Harris Hip Score also showed better outcomes in the Pre& Post group at all follow-up intervals. Conclusion: Preoperative combined with postoperative moderate-intensity PRT in HOA patients undergoing THA led to superior improvements in muscle strength, gait, balance, and hip joint function compared to preoperative or postoperative PRT alone. This intervention shows significant promise in optimizing postoperative rehabilitation and enhancing patient outcomes following THA.

Indexed as

Arthroplasty, Replacement, HipGaitMuscle StrengthOsteoarthritis, HipPostural BalanceResistance TrainingAgedFemaleHip JointHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative PeriodProspective StudiesRange of Motion, ArticularTreatment Outcomeexercise therapygait variabilitymuscle strengthprogressive resistance trainingtotal hip arthroplasty

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PMCPMC11088839

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