Benefits Of Home Exercise And Supervised Physical Therapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty In Elderly Patients
Benefits Of Home Exercise And Supervised Physical Therapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty In Elderly Patients
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i1.2026.2178Keywords:
Total knee arthroplasty, Rehabilitation, PhysiotherapyAbstract
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the treatment of advanced osteoarthritis, especially in the elderly. Despite its effectiveness in reducing pain and improving function, the success of the surgery depends directly on an appropriate rehabilitation program. The aim of this study was to analyze the benefits of combining home exercises and supervised physiotherapy in functional recovery after TKA. This is a literature review based on recent scientific articles. The results demonstrate that the combination of these strategies promotes significant improvement in range of motion, muscle strength, pain, and functional independence. It is concluded that the integration of supervised physiotherapy and home exercises is essential to optimize clinical and functional outcomes.
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