The Effect of Quadriceps Sets Exercise on Knee Joint Biomechanics and Functional Outcomes of Post-Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients

Last updated: March 7, 2026
Sponsor: Cairo University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Knee Replacement

Treatment

Terminal Knee Extension

Traditional Physical Therapy

Quadriceps Set Exercise

Clinical Study ID

NCT07233005
10-03-46
  • Ages 40-60
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Lower limb strengthening, especially the quadriceps training, is of much necessity for patients with knee arthroplasty. As the quadriceps strengthening exercises play a vital role in controlling gait pattern during walking and different activities. Vastus inetrmedius muscle responsible for the last 10 degree of knee extension. This enable the knee joint to be in locked position which is the stable position during gait.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age (ranging from 40 to 60 years old).

  2. Weight (ranging from 65 to 75 kg).

  3. Height (ranging from 150 to 165 cm)

  4. Sex ( male/ female).

  5. Patients who undergoing total knee arthroplasty after 1 months until one year afteroperation.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Cognitive impairment.

  2. Neuromuscular impairment.

  3. Patient can't walk alone (need of assistive device).

Study Design

Total Participants: 36
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Terminal Knee Extension
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 01, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
March 01, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Jouf University

    Sakakah,
    Saudi Arabia

    Site Not Available

  • Jouf University

    Sakakah 102527,
    Saudi Arabia

    Site Not Available

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