The Effects of External Supports on Knee Flexion Degree

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ÜNVER B., Karatosun V. A., Kilic E.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SCIENCE, cilt.20, sa.4, ss.221-224, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 20 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1589/jpts.20.221
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SCIENCE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.221-224
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Total knee replacement, Compressive dressing, Flexion
  • Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

[Purpose] The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of external Supports oil the degree of knee flexion. [Subjects] Twenty volunteers (40 knees) were recruited to the study. [Methods] Active knee flexion was measured using a goniometer with the patient in the supine position. After measuring the knee flexion with the leg naked, the same procedure was repeated after application of ail elastic stocking, ail elastic bandage or a Jones bandage. [Results] The Jones bandage appeared to inhibit the knee flexion angle by 16.8%. This value was 2.7% for the elastic stockings and 4.2%. for the elastic bandage. [Conclusion] These results may be used in the modification of the rehabilitation regime after total knee replacement.