9th Annual WML Academic Symposium

Time: 2:00
Room: 312
Presenter(s): Danielle Eustace
Title: Effectiveness of the Total Range Exerciser in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Bradley J. Myers , Physical Therapy

An emerging therapeutic strategy for post-operative treatment for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the Total Range Exerciser (T-Rex), an in-home rehabilitation device. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of T-Rex on physical functioning and symptoms after TKA compared to standard care. Participants (planned n=44) were randomized to a treatment group and undergoing objective measurement pre-operatively and at the conclusion of rehabilitation. Preliminary (n=17) independent samples t-test statistical analysis suggests significantly larger improvement in symptoms and larger but not significant improvements in walking ability, pain, and performance of activities of daily living favoring standard care.