Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute (SORI) is a part of Landmark Orthopedics (previously known as North Shore Knee Clinic). A nonprofit organisation dedicated to research of knee orthopaedic disorders to empower patients and clinicians with improved diagnoses and treatments for restoring knees to optimal function. SORI is supported by Dr Myles Coolican, Dr David Parker, Dr Brett Fritsch, Dr Alex Nicholls, and Dr Jobe Shatrov.

The study aims to collect information using questionnaires and by performing functional tests which are free for the patients. In addition to this, patients will be asked to complete a rehabilitation program with Jointli that is specific to their chosen sport. This will take place over the course of 12 - 18 weeks, depending on your sport.

TKA Patients wanting sport specific rehab

• TKA patients present to SORI and want to return to sport after TKA
• Have played the sport for a minimum of 12 months prior to the surgery
• Are able to attend Jointli (Landmark Orthopaedic) for program
• Must complete the 12 weeks rehab (golf, hiking, tennis, cycling) or 18 weeks (surfing).

12 week timeline:

• Weeks 1 - 4: Standard rehab, 2 x 1:1
• Weeks 4 - 8: Sport specific rehab, 1 x 1:1 + 1 x group class /week
• Weeks 8 - 12: Sport specific rehab: 2 x group classes/week + 1:1 final assessment

18 week timeline:

• Weeks 1 - 4: Standard rehab, 2 x 1:1 sessions/week
• Weeks 4 - 8: Sport specific rehab, 1 x 1:1 + 1 x group class /week
• Weeks 8 - 18: Sport specific rehab: 2 x group classes /week + 1:1 final assessment.

Assessments performed at 4, 8, and 12 + 18 weeks.

By participating in this study, patients are contributing to our research towards better surgical methods and innovations, receive discounted rehabilitation and improved patient outcomes.

Patients receive the discounted sport specific rehabilitation program when participating at Jointli Physiotherapy.The full rehabilitation program is valued at $2,920* (12 weeks) or $3,760* (18 weeks) which patients will provide at the start of the program. *Note fees for rehab program is subject to change

However, patients will be reimbursed $1000 on completion of the program.

Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute (SORI)
Level 2, 500 Pacific Highway
St Leonards NSW 2065

(02) 9904 7182
sydneyortho@sori.com.au
www.sori.org.au

Jointli
Level 2, 500 Pacific Highway
St Leonards NSW 2065

(02) 9131 8344
hello@jointli.com.au
www.jointli.com.au