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Pilot Trial of Abdominal Core Rehabilitation To Improve Outcomes After Ventral Hernia Repair
Sponsor: Ohio State University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the potential role of physical therapy in improving outcomes after ventral hernia repair.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
138
Start Date
2022-04-19
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2024-12-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Supervised Physical Therapy
The twice-per-week 8-week course of supervised physical therapy begins 2 weeks after surgery. It targets abdominal core function through progressive muscle retraining and strengthening, and patient-specific posture and body mechanics education.
Post-operative Precautions
This intervention includes standard of care post-operative instructions typically given to patients undergoing ventral hernia repair across the world. These include limiting strenuous physical activity and a lifting restriction of no more than 10 pounds for 6 weeks. Binder use is also encouraged for 4-6 weeks after the operation.
Locations (1)
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States