Effects of progressive aquatic exercise on mobility ability and neuromuscular performance
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN50731915 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN50731915 |
| Protocol serial number | N/A |
| Sponsor | Kymenlaakso Central Hospital (Finland) |
| Funder | Kymenlaakso Central Hospital (Finland) - research funding |
- Submission date
- 31/10/2008
- Registration date
- 23/01/2009
- Last edited
- 16/07/2010
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Scientific
Kymenlaakso Central Hospital
Kotkantie 41
Kotka
48210
Finland
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Interventional randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | Effects of progressive aquatic resistance training on mobility limitation and lower leg impairments after unilateral knee replacement |
| Study objectives | Progressive aquatic resistance training improves mobility ability, muscle power and mass after knee replacement. |
| Ethics approval(s) | The Ethical Committee of the Kymenlaakso Central Hospital gave approval on the 16th February 2004 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Knee joint osteoarthritis |
| Intervention | The 12 week aquatic exercise was specifically directed to improve quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength, power and muscle mass, and thus mobility. The control group did not receive any intervention. Participants were encouraged to continue their lives as usual and maintain their level of physical activity during the trial. Sessions were conducted twice a week in small classes including 4 - 5 people. Measurements were performed before and after the 12 week training period for both study groups. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Physical functional and mobility difficulties were assessed by Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) questionnaire, and mobility limitation by 10-metre habitual walking speed and stair ascending time. Measured 2 - 3 days before and after the 12 weeks training period both in exercise and control groups. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Knee extensor (KEP) and flexor power (KFP) were assessed isokinetically, and thigh muscle cross-sectional area (LCSA) by computed tomography (CT). Measured 2 - 3 days before and after the 12 weeks training period both in exercise and control groups. |
| Completion date | 31/12/2007 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 201 |
| Key inclusion criteria | All 201 patients (women and men, aged 55 - 75 years) who, according to the physical therapy records of Kymenlaakso Central Hospital, had undergone unilateral knee replacement 4 - 18 months prior to the study were informed about the study. |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Bilateral knee arthroplasty 2. Revision arthroplasty 3. Severe cardiovascular diseases 4. Dementia 5. Rheumatoid arthritis 6. Any major operation in either of the knees |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/01/2005 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2007 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Finland
Study participating centre
48210
Finland
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/06/2010 | Yes | No |
