Abstract: ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of the comprehensive rehabilitation training, including multi-joint isokinetic muscle strength, balance, and weight-support training, on the senile patients after total hip arthroplasty. Methods50 patients after total hip arthroplasty were divided into group A (n=25) and group B (n=25). The group A received the comprehensive rehabilitation training combined with the 3 systems, while the group B received the routine rehabilitation training. They were assessed with the Harris scale and the life satisfaction before and 4, 8 and 12 weeks after rehabilitation. ResultsCompared with that before rehabilitation, the Harris score of all the patients improved 8 weeks after rehabilitation (P<0.05), while it improved more in the group A than in the group B (P<0.05). The incidence of hip joint recovery was more in the group A than in the group B as well (P<0.05). The life satisfaction improved in both groups 4 weeks after rehabilitation (P<0.01), and it was more in the group A than in the group B 12 weeks after training (P<0.05). ConclusionThe rehabilitation combined with isokinetic, balance, weight-support training can promote the functional recovery after total hip arthroplasty

Key words: isokinetic, balance, weight-support, hip arthroplasty, senile, rehabilitation