Web-Based Physiotherapy following Knee Arthroscopy
Research type
Research Study
Full title
WEB-Based Physiotherapy following Knee Arthroscopy; a randomised, controlled pilot study
IRAS ID
245710
Contact name
Lorna Paul
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Glasgow Caledonian University
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 30 days
Research summary
Knee arthroscopy is a common orthopaedic, day-surgery, procedure, generally undertaken to treat meniscal (cartilage) problems. Following arthroscopy the knee is stiff and swollen, affecting function, including work and other activities. Previously all patients were seen by a physiotherapist after arthroscopy however with funding cuts they are now given a leaflet by a nurse. Recent audits suggest patients would like to see the exercises as videos and to be reviewed by a physiotherapist. Physiotherapy delivered remotely through our web based physiotherapy platform may be a more effective and acceptable post-operative care package for people after arthroscopy.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 4
REC reference
18/WS/0077
Date of REC Opinion
25 May 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion