Physiotherapy theory and practice
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Physiother Theory Pract · Feb 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyImplementing one standardized rehabilitation protocol following autologous chondrocyte implantation or microfracture in the knee results in comparable physical therapy management.
The major aim of the study was (1) to compare the physiotherapy management in patients treated with autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) versus microfracture (MF) at the knee using a standardized rehabilitation protocol; and (2) to investigate the effect of activities in low-load conditions after surgery on the functional recovery was explored. ⋯ Overall, the compliance post-surgery with the rehabilitation protocol was excellent and the applied rehabilitation was comparable in both treatment groups. A high amount of low-load activities post-surgery appears beneficial for the objective functional outcome.
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Physiother Theory Pract · Feb 2011
Feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of preoperative therapeutic exercise in patients with cancer: a pragmatic study.
The aim of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of an individually designed preoperative therapeutic exercise program (PreTEP), in patients recently diagnosed with cancer and awaiting elective surgery. The purpose is to improve their physical fitness levels during this waiting period with the intention of decreasing postoperative morbidity. A preexperimental pilot study was performed at the University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands. ⋯ No adverse events occurred during the training period. PreTEP was shown to be feasible, safe, and well-tolerated and appreciated by participants. Despite the relatively short period of training, physical fitness improved in all participants.