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From: "Jane Physiotherapist" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 5:46 AM
Subject: Timed walking tests
> Is anyone familiar with the use of timed walking tests as a method of
> evaluating patients undergoing total knee replacement? We are currently
> looking at evaluation of recovery following TKR using a flexion protocol.
>
> Julian Hargreaves
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> I would be interested in knowing what the "timed test" is, and how it is
used to evaluate recovery of TKR patients. I currently have a 50 y.o. 5 wk
post op TKR gent, who has been very swollen and stiff from day1. he weight
bears 100% without aids or pain, with a symmetrical but stiff gait. His big
limitation is lost knee flexion, despite our hard work.
Could sympathetic/parasympathetic be out of balance?
Any other suggestions from readers?
Ian, PT
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