The Effect of Exercises of Different Intensity Applied After Total Knee Arthroplasty on Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia

HIE program consisted of ankle pump exercise, Quadriceps isometric exercise, Terminal extension exercise, Passive-active assistive-active range of motion exercise, Heel sliding exercise, Straight leg raise exercise. All exercises were performed for 3 sets of 15 repetitions.

LIE program: LIE program was similar to the HIE program. Main differences from the HIE program was repetitions of exercises. All exercises were performed by the patients for 2 sets of 8 repetitions and CPM sessions lasted each exercises session. LIE program took thirty minutes while HIE program lasted sixty minutes. Exercise intensity was monitored using the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale, maintaining a range between 6 and 20 RPE (16). PRE\< 8 indicates low intensity, PRE\>14 indicates high intensity