Table 4 Outcome measures
Outcome | Measurement |
|---|---|
 Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score | Pain, other symptoms, function and quality of life |
 Isometric strength of hip abductors | Hand held dynamometer (Newtons) |
 Stair climb test | Total time (sec) to ascend and descend 4 steps. |
 6 min walk test | Distance (m) walked in 6 min |
 Timed Up and Go | Timed rise from chair, walk 3 m and return to sitting position. |
 40 m fast-paced walk test | Time (sec) taken to walk 40 m |
 30-second chair stand test | No. of sit-to-stands performed in 30 seconds |
 Step test | Number of step taps on a step in 15 seconds |
 Isometric strength of quadriceps | Hand held dynamometer (Newtons) |
 Knee ROM | Goniometer (degrees) |
 Lower Extremity Functional Scale | Lower extremity functional status |
 SF-12 | Overall Health |
Other measures | Â |
 Compliance | Therapist treatment records and patient diary |
 Adverse effects | Therapist treatment records and patient diary |
Type of TKR | Operation report or surgeon contact |