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Effects of Foot Core Exercises in Patients With Total Hip Arthroplasty
Sponsor: Hacettepe University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of foot core exercises on lower extremity muscle strength, viscoelastic properties, functional parameters, foot and ankle posture, balance, and the morphological characteristics of periarticular structures of the foot and ankle in individuals with total hip arthroplasty. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does foot core exercises affect morphological characteristics of the periarticular structures surrounding the foot and ankle? * Does foot core exercises affect viscoelastic properties of the periarticular structures surrounding the foot and ankle? * Does foot core exercises affect lower extremity muscle strength? * Does foot core exercises affect lower extremity functional parameters and balance in individuals with total hip arthroplasty? The researchers will compare the group performing foot core exercises with the group performing routine hip exercises that do not include foot core exercises. Participitants will: * Participants will receive an exercise log after a specialist physiotherapist demonstrates the exercises in practice at the third postoperative mounth. * Visit the clinic every two months from postoperative mounth 3 to month 7 for routine follow-ups and progression of exercises. * Except for the control sessions held every two mounths, patients will be followed up through weekly phone calls. * Participants will complete an exercise diary indicating that they performed the exercises prescribed for each week, and they will bring their diaries with them to the follow-up sessions.
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Foot Core Exercises on Lower Extremity Muscle Strength, Functional Parameters, and Morphological and Viscoelastic Properties of Foot and Ankle Periarticular Structures in Patients With Total Hip Arthroplasty
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-03-23
Completion Date
2027-05-31
Last Updated
2026-06-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Hip Rehabilitation Exercise Program
5 days per week, 40 minutes per session, for 12 weeks.
Foot-Core Exercise Program
5 days per week, 40 minutes per session, for 12 weeks
Locations (1)
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey (Türkiye)