Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients

🩺 Protocol Summary

Rationale: While total knee replacements (TKA) are one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States, this procedure can also be very painful. Postoperative mobilization and rehabilitation is vital to a patient's recovery, but inadequate pain control can impede patients' progress. Diaphragmatic breathing is an additional non-pharmacological and non-invasive tool with no adverse effects that could aid in recovery. This will serve as a pilot study for a possible larger controlled trials.

Primary Research Facility: Keck Hospital of USC (Los Angeles, California)

Review these 3 basic logistical and protocol criteria extracted from the public NIH record. (This is a preliminary logistical checklist, not an official clinical eligibility determination).

Diagnosed with, undergoing evaluation for, or seeking treatment related to Anesthesia and Analgesia?

🔍 Study Population / Focus Area (Source: Protocol Primary Condition)

Aged between 50 Years and 90 Years?

🔍 Protocol Specified Age Range: 50 Years to 90 Years

Able to attend required clinic visits at Keck Hospital of USC (Los Angeles, California)?

🔍 Logistical Requirement: Site at Keck Hospital of USC

📍 Primary Site Map

Site: Keck Hospital of USC — Los Angeles, California

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