Cycle Sprint Test for the Evaluation of Lower Limb Muscle Power After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Proof-of-Concept Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower limb muscle power is emerging as an important determinant of patient function after knee injury or surgery. This study tested proof of concept of a cycle sprint test for the evaluation of lower limb muscle power, as an outcome measure for patients having total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods

Thirty-two patients were enrolled, of which 16 completed all follow-ups (3, 6, and 12 months). All patients completed the Oxford Knee Score and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score questionnaires, a 10-m walk test, and 30-second sit-stand test. A trainer-mounted road cycle fitted with an instrumented crank was used for the cycle sprint test. Maximum muscle power was measured from 3, 10-second maximal efforts.

Results

Significant improvements in Oxford Kne

SUBMITTER: Hurworth M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8217308 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature