Effect of Early Partial Weight-Bearing Training Combined with Water Walking Training on Muscle Strength and Joint Range of Motion in Patients with Tibial Plateau Fracture
Objective To investigate the effect of early partial weight-bearing training combined with water walking training on muscle strength and joint range of motion in patients with tibial plateau fracture. Methods Eighty-Two patients with tibial plateau fracture admitted to the Orthopedics Department of Shanghe County People's Hospital from June 2019 to June 2023 were selected as the research objects,and were divided into a control group and an observation group according to random number table method,with 41 cases in each group. The control group received routine training,and the observation group received early partial weight-bearing training combined with water walking training based on the control group. The muscle strength,knee function,joint range of motion,and quality of life of the two groups were compared. Results After training,the Manual Muscle Test and Hospital for Special Surgery Knee scale scores of the observation group were (62.76±6.84) points and (68.04±12.99) points,respectively,which were higher than (54.86±4.11) points and (49.66±8.71) points of the control group,and the differences between the groups were statistically significant (P<0.05);the knee flexion angle and range of motion of the observation group were greater than that of the control group,and the differences between the groups were statistically significant (P<0.05);there was no significant difference in knee extension angle between the two groups (P>0.05);the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF scale scores of each dimension in the observation group were higher than those in the control group,and the differences between groups were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Early partial weight-bearing training combined with water walking training can improve knee function and muscle strength,increase joint motion and improve quality of life in patients with tibial plateau fracture.
Tibial plateau fractureWater walking trainingEarly partial weight-bearing trainingJoint range of motionMuscle strength