Korean J Health Promot.  2011 Jun;11(2):82-90.

Effects of Thera-Band(R) Resistance Training Including Isometric Exercise in Total Knee Replacement Patients

• Kim YJ
• Yoon MN
• Han SS

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.

Keyword

Total knee replacement; Isometric exercise; Resistance training

MeSH Terms

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Depression
Exercise
Humans
Orthopedics
Resistance Training