U.S., April 24 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07548684) titled 'Rehabilitation Interventions After Cardiac Surgery in Older Adults' on April 16.
Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of foot massage and kinesio taping on functional performance and kinesiophobia in older adults following cardiac surgery. Early mobilization after cardiac surgery is essential for improving recovery outcomes; however, pain, fear of movement (kinesiophobia), and reduced functional capacity may delay rehabilitation in older patients.
Participants aged 65 years and older who have undergone cardiac surgery will be randomly assigned to either a foot massage group or a kinesio t...