Guest guest Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that virtually the same percentage of surveyed rheumatologists selected Amgen/Pfizer/Takeda's Enbrel... The physical gains from exercise before knee replacement may translate into improved recovery after surgery, suggests the new study by Ann M. Swank, Ph.D., CSCS, and colleagues of University of Louisville, Ky. Increased Leg Strength Leads to Better Functioning and Decreased Pain The study included 71 patients scheduled for knee replacement surgery because of severe osteoarthritis that could not be managed with pain medications. One group was randomly assigned to a comprehensive prehabilitation program, consisting of light resistance training, flexibility and step exercise, and light walking. Patients in this " pre-rehab " group exercised three times per week, in the clinic and at home, for four to eight weeks before knee replacement surgery. Patients in the comparison group received standard preoperative care, with instructions to continue their usual activities. The two groups were compared for knee strength and performance on standard functional tests. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/217862.php ********************************* FYI, Lottie Duthu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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