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    Symptoms and quality of running experienced by road runners after a hip or knee replacement
    (University of the Free State, 2016-12) Du Toit, Ninnette; Barnes, Roline
    English: Discussion The literature on the subject shows that return to running after a hip or knee replacement varies from 3.8% to 100%. The research regarding the symptoms patients experience when returning to running after a hip or knee replacement is limited while there is even less research regarding the quality of running when returning after a hip or knee replacement. The purpose of this study is to describe the symptoms and quality of running experienced by road runners after a hip or knee replacement. Several studies have found that the intensity of running and mileage decreased while the frequency and duration of training increased after a hip or knee replacement. Data capturing and analysis Completed questionnaires were printed by the researcher and the data collected was captured on an Excel spread sheet. The Excel sheet was coded according to the responses to ensure that one language and format of capturing was utilised. The data received from the biostatistician were interpreted by the researcher. Results were divided into categories according to the type of surgery received (hip or knee replacement), the BMI and the rehabilitation participants received. Since the data is mostly descriptive, results were presented by means of frequencies and percentages for categorical data, and medians and means for continuous data. Results During this study ten patients were questioned regarding their demographics, symptoms and quality of running after a hip or knee replacement with the use of a questionnaire. The results of this study indicated that running with a replacement is possible, but symptoms such as pain and stiffness are present during and after running. Fifty percent of the participants gave negative feedback regarding running with a hip or knee replacement. Runners experienced a higher intensity of pain while running when compared to walking, though the intensity of pain experienced was less when compared to before the replacement. The level of stiffness experienced was lower after the replacement. Conclusion Running may not be safe in the long term when taking the results in account and is accompanied with discomfort and pain.