Gonarthrosis as a clinical and social problem: analysis of physical therapy after knee arthroplasty
Aim: To analyse and evaluate physical therapy in patients after knee arthroplasty. Materials and Methods: The study involved 40 patients after knee arthroplasty who underwent physical therapy and rehabilitation for a period of three weeks. Results: After treatment, patients showed resolution of pain, a radically improved walking ability, an increased range of mobility in the knee joint, and a better quality of life. Conclusions: 1. Arthroplasty is a procedure that has a positive effect on the condition of patients. 2. The procedure helped improve mobility, increase quality of life, and eliminate pain. 3. Prevention is based on engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight, and undergoing physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Authors
- Włodzisław Kuliński (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6419-4030)
- Mateusz Kaczmarczyk
Institutions
- National Academy of Medicine (US)
- Jan Kochanowski University (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Balneologica
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.36740/abal202502102
- Primary Topic
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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