Water and Land Exercise Before Knee Replacement Surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a 6-week program combining weekly water-based exercise and three times weekly land-based training can help reduce knee pain and improve strength before total knee replacement surgery. The program aims to help you recover better after your operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and on a waiting list for primary total knee replacement
- Your knee pain is moderate (rated 4–9 out of 10) and you've experienced it in the past month
- You can commit to weekly water-based exercise at Southwark leisure centres plus three times weekly land-based training for 6 weeks before surgery
- You have a smartphone or tablet with internet access to use the exercise app
- You are willing to pay £4.30 for the last two water exercise sessions
- You speak and understand English well enough to follow instructions and give informed consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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