[Isokinetic evaluation and gait study in patients undergoing arthroplasty of the knee: verification of the efficacy of rehabilitation]

G Ital Med Lav. 1996 Jan-May;18(1-3):25-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

In this work the Authors have studied the efficacy of a standardized rehabilitative trial in patients with knee arthroplasty using an isokinetic technique and walking evaluation. 20 patients affected by gonarthrosis were evaluated: each of them underwent on one side an isokinetic evaluation before and 60 days after surgery, and on the other side a step evaluation, at the begin of limb charging and 60 days after surgery. The isokinetic parameters (strength, work, power) showed a sharp decrease of absolute values as compared to the preoperative situation, while in the walking evaluation the time reduction still remains in the first impact of the foot.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Gait / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Knee Prosthesis / rehabilitation*
  • Locomotion / physiology
  • Middle Aged