Physical therapy to improve gait and foot pressure after total knee replacement.
Effect of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation on Gait Temporospatial Parameters and Plantar Pressure Distribution in Patients Following Total Knee Replacement Surgery
This program will see if a structured physical therapy rehabilitation program helps women who had a unilateral total knee replacement (ages 40–70) walk more normally and balance weight better on their feet.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Jouf University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sakakah) |
| Trial ID | NCT07556003 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Participants who underwent unilateral total knee replacement will take part in a structured physical therapy rehabilitation program delivered at the study sites. Objective gait temporospatial parameters and plantar pressure distribution will be measured before and after the intervention using instrumented gait analysis and pressure-mapping tools. The protocol focuses on restoring symmetrical weight bearing and improving walking performance through targeted exercises and gait training. Outcomes will compare pre-intervention and post-intervention measures to determine changes in gait and plantar pressure.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Women aged 40–70 who have had a unilateral total knee replacement (or have knee pathology without surgery), can walk independently with or without devices, and are medically stable are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological gait disorders, severe non-knee musculoskeletal disease, prior revision knee replacement, significant cognitive impairment, or other contraindications to physical therapy are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could speed functional recovery and improve walking symmetry and weight distribution after knee replacement.
How similar studies have performed: Prior rehabilitation studies have shown improvements in gait and function after total knee replacement, though specific evidence on plantar pressure redistribution is more limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged between 40 and 70 years * Patients who have undergone unilateral total knee replacement (TKR) or have knee pathology without surgical intervention * Ability to walk independently with or without assistive devices * Medically stable and able to participate in a physical therapy rehabilitation program Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological disorders affecting gait (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease) * Severe musculoskeletal disorders other than knee pathology * History of revision knee replacement surgery * Significant cognitive impairment affecting the ability to follow instructions * Any contraindications to physical therapy rehabilitation
Where this trial is running
Sakakah
- Jouf University and Prince Mutaib Bin Abdulaziz Hospital- Sakaka, AlJouf in Saudi Arabia — Sakakah, Saudi Arabia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hadeel Alsirhani, PhD
- Email: hsalserhany@ju.edu.sa
- Phone: +966556256464
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.