EFFECTS OF SIT TO STAND TRAINING WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK ON THE WALKING ABILITY IN SUBJECT WITH TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT PATIENTS

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to verify the effectiveness of sit to stand training with visual
feedback to improve walking ability of total knee replacement patients.
Methods
In this study, 15 patients with total knee replacement patients were recruited from a
rehabilitation hospital. They were divided into two groups: a feedback group (n=8) and a
control group (n=7). They all received 30 minutes of continuous passive motion (CPM) and
sit to stand training for 15 minutes five times a week for two weeks. Spatio-temporal gait
parameters were measured. Spatio-temporal gait parameters were measured by Biodex gait
trainer2.
Results
After the training periods, the feedback group showed a significant improvement in walking
speed, step length of the operated side and non-operated side than control group (p<0.05).
Conclusion
The results of this study showed that sit to stand training with visual feedback was more
effective in improving walking ability than the sit to stand training without visual feedback.