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Early Rehabilitation After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Sponsor: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of an early postoperative rehabilitation program combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and telerehabilitation on functional recovery in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). In the early postoperative period, patients commonly experience muscle weakness, impaired gait, and functional limitations that may delay recovery. Early rehabilitation has been shown to improve functional outcomes, while NMES may enhance muscle activation, particularly in hip abductor muscles. Additionally, telerehabilitation may support continuity of care following discharge by enabling supervised home-based exercise. In this prospective study, participants will be assigned to either an intervention group receiving early physiotherapy combined with NMES and telerehabilitation, or a control group receiving standard postoperative care. Functional outcomes, gait parameters, quality of life, and muscle-related changes will be evaluated at predefined time points.
Official title: Effect of Early Rehabilitation on Functional Recovery After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
52
Start Date
2026-04
Completion Date
2027-10
Last Updated
2026-04-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Early Postoperative Physiotherapy
A structured physiotherapy program including mobilization and therapeutic exercises initiated on postoperative day 1 and continued daily until discharge (5 days).
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
NMES applied to the gluteus medius muscle starting on postoperative day 1, administered daily for 5 days using standard stimulation parameters to enhance muscle activation.
Telerehabilitation
A 3-week home-based exercise program supported by synchronous video-based telerehabilitation sessions conducted three times per week after discharge.
Standard Postoperative Care
Routine postoperative care including wound monitoring and general medical follow-up during hospitalization. At discharge, patients receive a home exercise brochure without supervised rehabilitation or telerehabilitation.
Locations (1)
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Education and Research Hospital
Niğde, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)