Effects of Thera-Band(R) Resistance Training Including Isometric Exercise in Total Knee Replacement Patients.
- Author:
Youn Jung KIM
;
Mi Nyeo YOON
;
Sang Sook HAN
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Total knee replacement;
Isometric exercise;
Resistance training
- MeSH:
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee;
Depression;
Exercise;
Humans;
Orthopedics;
Resistance Training
- From:Korean Journal of Health Promotion
2011;11(2):82-90
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of an exercise program using isometric and isotonic thera band exercises. METHODS: Data were collected from 30 total knee replacement patients hospitalized in the orthopedics department at 'B' hospital (control=15, experimental=15). The control group performed isometric exercises for one week while the experimental group performed three or more rounds of both isometric and isotonic exercises, including Thera-Band(R) exercises, everyday for four weeks. RESULTS: The experimental group improved significantly in muscular strength (Z=-1.99, P=0.047) and self-efficacy (Z=19.48, P=0.000), and showed lower levels of depression than the control group (Z=8.60, P=0.003). However, no difference was found in pain experience between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: Exercise programs using the isometric and Thera-Band(R) resistance training improve muscular strength and self-efficacy and relieve depression in total knee replacement patients.
