Preoperative Strength Training for Clinical Outcomes Before and After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is an increasing interest in preoperative strength training for promoting post-operative rehabilitation, but the effectiveness of preoperative strength training for clinical outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains controversial.

Objective

This study aims to systematically evaluate the effect of preoperative strength training on clinical outcomes before and after TKA.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases from the inception to November 17, 2021. The meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the effects of preoperative strength training on clinical outcomes before and after TKA.

Results

Seven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included (n = 306). Immediately befor

SUBMITTER: Wu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9349363 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature