Rocking Chairs to Help Recovery After Hip Replacement
This study tests whether using a rocking chair after hip replacement surgery helps older adults recover better. Rocking may improve movement, strength, and healing compared to sitting still.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for elective (planned) total hip replacement surgery
- You weigh less than 163 kg (about 360 lbs)
- You can sit upright in a chair for at least 30 minutes at a time
- You can move at least one leg well enough to rock
- You will go home (not to a rehabilitation or nursing facility) after surgery
- You read and understand English and can 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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