Home-Based Exercise With Blood Flow Restriction to Improve Quadriceps Muscle and Physical Function After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report

201918 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Matthew A. Kilgas · Michigan Technological University

Alicia E DenHerder · Central Michigan University

Cameron T Williams · Central Michigan University

Steven J. Elmer · Central Michigan University

Abstract

With enhanced quadriceps and physical function, the patient resumed independent physical activity. Muscle and strength gains surpassed those typically reported after TKA. Outcomes suggest that home-based BFR exercise was feasible, safe, and effective. BFR exercise after TKA is promising and warrants further research.

Topics & Keywords

Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Heart Failure Treatment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Physical Therapy

Volume 99, Issue 11, pp. 1495-1500

DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzz110

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