Rehabilitation Approaches Used in Total Knee Replacement

NCT07375082 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: BUHS-IRB # 225/25
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 384
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this study, we will investigate the rehabilitation approaches commonly used by physiotherapists in Pakistan following total knee replacement. Total knee replacement is a frequently performed surgical procedure, and effective postoperative rehabilitation is essential for improving pain, mobility, and functional outcomes. A web-based cross-sectional survey will be conducted among practicing physiotherapists from different provinces of Pakistan. Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire to explore demographic characteristics, rehabilitation techniques employed at various stages of recovery, and challenges faced in post-TKR rehabilitation. The collected data will be analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The findings will help identify prevailing rehabilitation practices and variations among physiotherapists. This study will contribute to understanding current clinical trends, identifying gaps in practice, and promoting the use of evidence-based and standardized rehabilitation protocols. Ultimately, the results will support improved patient recovery, guide professional training, and assist in developing consistent post-TKR rehabilitation strategies in Pakistan.

Conditions

Osteo Arthritis of the Knee; Rhematoid Arthritis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• determine the type of rehabilitation approaches

  This observational study will document and classify the type of post-operative rehabilitation received by patients following Total Knee Replacement (TKR) over a 3-month (12-week) period using a structured questionnaire, without assigning or altering treatment

  3 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• identify variations in rehabilitation practices

  3 months

Interventions

Questionnaire OTHER

Questionnare will be filled by physiotherpist

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will consist of practicing physiotherapists in Pakistan who are actively involved in clinical rehabilitation. Participants will be recruited from various provinces, including Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and the Islamabad Capital Territory. Physiotherapists working in diverse healthcare settings such as public and private hospitals, rehabilitation centers, orthopedic clinics, and outpatient departments will be included to ensure broad representation.

You may qualify if:

• Currently practicing physiotherapists of Pakistan
• clinical experience more than 5 years

You may not qualify if:

• Physiotherapists have clinical experience less than 5 years
• Academic Physiotherapist only

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bahria University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bahria University

Karachi, 74700, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Sekamova SM, Beketova TP. [Morphological bases of liver insufficiency in the early stages of the prolonged crush syndrome]. Biull Eksp Biol Med. 1985 Nov;100(11):614-7. Russian.

  PMID: 4063514 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Officials

• Rabia Khan, Masters of Science

  Bharia University Health Sciences Campus Karachi

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 13, 2026
• First Posted: January 29, 2026
• Study Start: December 10, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 10, 2026
• Study Completion: March 10, 2026
• Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share

Locations

PA (1)