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ArticleIndian journal of orthopaedics2025

Structured Exercise Program for Hip Arthroplasty: An Expert Consensus Using the Delphi Technique.

Valluri Nandini, Chrysolyte Mohanan, Antony Leo Aseer Peter, Artaban Johnson Jeldi, Mohamed Sameer, Soundararajan Kannan

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Valluri NandiniSri Ramachandra Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India.
Chrysolyte MohananSri Ramachandra Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India.ORCID 0000-0002-7058-7447
Antony Leo Aseer PeterSri Ramachandra Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India.
Artaban Johnson JeldiDepartment of Physiotherapy, School of Health & Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, UK.
Mohamed SameerDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India.
Soundararajan KannanSri Ramachandra Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India.

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Abstract

Background: A structured exercise program following hip arthroplasty for hip fractures is crucial for improving patients' physical function and quality of life. Despite the increasing incidence of hip fractures, there is a dearth of literature on exercise programs for hip arthroplasty performed for fractures. This study aimed to obtain an expert consensus on a structured exercise program for hip arthroplasty patients. Methods: A literature search was performed in electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, PEDro, and Scopus, and evidence was pooled and formulated into items for the protocol. A three-round, online modified Delphi survey was conducted to validate the results of the framed exercise protocol which included national and international physiotherapy experts as panelists. Results: In round 1, 59 items about rehabilitation were mailed to the panelists, and 50 items reached a consensus. Round 2 had 19 items, and 13 items reached a consensus. Consensus was sought on items for which the authors disagreed by sending them for review before the next round. In round three, a model exercise program was framed based on the results of previous rounds and was mailed to the panelists for their feedback. Based on their comments and suggestions, the framework of the structured exercise program was finalized. Conclusions: Based on the results of the Delphi survey, the exercise protocol for hip arthroplasty was framed and validated. The validated exercise program can serve as guidance for physiotherapists in enhancing optimal recovery following hip arthroplasty. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43465-025-01335-3.

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Delphi surveyExercisesHip arthroplastyHip fracture

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PMCPMC12014874

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