Exercise with light blood flow restriction before knee replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if a specific type of exercise, done with a cuff that lightly restricts blood flow to your leg, can help you get stronger and recover better while you wait for knee replacement surgery. The blood flow restriction is carefully controlled and adjusted during exercise, which may make the workout more effective.
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Who can take part
- Ages 50 to 85
- Diagnosed with severe knee arthritis (gonarthrosis)
- Currently waiting for a total knee replacement on one side
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