{"id":1238,"date":"2026-05-20T16:22:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hus.usanamedical.com\/studies\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T18:17:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:17:44","slug":"studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hus.usanamedical.com\/en\/studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Hero Sektion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#254665&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_font=&#8221;montserrat 700|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#B8BBC9&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"eyebrow\">Clinically proven<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; max_width=&#8221;700px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Studies &#038; Clinical Evidence<\/h1>\n<p>It has been proven that moving the joint early and in a controlled manner after surgery helps patients recover faster and prevents stiffness. Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) therapy\u2014continuous passive movement\u2014has proven particularly effective for this purpose. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;CPM Prinzip&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_font=&#8221;montserrat 700|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#E94E24&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Therapy principle<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Why CPM therapy works<\/h2>\n<p>CPM stands for Continuous Passive Motion, i.e., continuous passive movement therapy. This principle has been established for decades in the rehabilitation of knee and shoulder joints and is now also available for the hallux. <\/p>\n<p>Controlled, passive movement of the joint immediately after surgery distributes synovial fluid, promotes cartilage nutrition, and prevents adhesions. The joint remains mobile and healing progresses faster. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#B8BBC9&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/hus.usanamedical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/icon-mobilisation.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Icon mobilisation&#8221; title_text=&#8221;icon-mobilisation&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;250px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#778199&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Passive mobilisation of the joint\u2014the principle of CPM therapy, shown schematically.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Grundlage&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(184,187,201,0.1)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;120px||120px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_font=&#8221;montserrat 700|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#E94E24&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Reference studies<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; max_width=&#8221;700px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The scientific basis<\/h2>\n<p>Clinical evidence on stiffness after immobilisation, shortened recovery through toe CPM devices and physical therapy after hallux surgery, as well as the general benefits of CPM therapy after joint interventions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|50px|50px|50px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#B8BBC9&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_font=&#8221;montserrat 700|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#E94E24&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Akeson et al. (1987)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Stiffness after immobilisation<\/h3>\n<p>After just one week of immobilisation, the synovial membrane shortens, adhesions form in the joint lining, and permanent restrictions in mobility can occur.<\/p>\n<h3>1 week<\/h3>\n<p>One week of immobilisation is enough to cause joint stiffness<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#778199&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Akeson, W. H. et al. (1987). Effects of immobilization on joints. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|50px|50px|50px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#B8BBC9&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_font=&#8221;montserrat 700|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#E94E24&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Connor et al. (1995)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Toe CPM shortens rehabilitation<\/h3>\n<p>Motorised toe CPM devices shorten rehabilitation time after MTP-I joint surgery by up to 10 days compared with physiotherapy alone. Range of motion increases sooner, and patients return to normal weight bearing faster. <\/p>\n<h3>10 days<\/h3>\n<p>back to full mobility faster<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#778199&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Connor, G. F. et al. (1995). Continuous passive motion after MTP-I surgery. Foot &#038; Ankle International. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|50px|50px|50px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#B8BBC9&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_font=&#8221;montserrat 700|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#E94E24&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Schuh et al. (2008)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Benefit of physical therapy after hallux surgery<\/h3>\n<p>Targeted movement therapy after bunion surgery significantly improves big-toe function and physiological gait pattern, increases peak pressure, range of motion, and the AOFAS score.<\/p>\n<h3>up to 4\u00d7<\/h3>\n<p>higher load bearing of the big toe after 6 months<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#778199&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Schuh, R. et al. (2008). Effect of Physiotherapy on the Functional Improvement after Hallux Valgus Surgery. Z Orthop Unfall, 146, 630 to 635. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|50px|50px|50px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#B8BBC9&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_font=&#8221;montserrat 700|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#E94E24&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Schuh et al. (2009)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Benefit of physical therapy after hallux surgery<\/h3>\n<p>Physical therapy and gait training improve loading of the first ray during the stance phase. Within six months after surgery, maximum force in the big toe increased significantly, and patients returned to physiological weight bearing. <\/p>\n<h3>6 months<\/h3>\n<p>until weight bearing of the first ray is restored<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#778199&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Schuh, R. et al. (2009). Importance of Physical Therapy to Restore Weight Bearing of the First Ray During the Stance Phase. Phys Ther, 89, 934 to 945. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|50px|50px|50px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#B8BBC9&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_font=&#8221;montserrat 700|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#E94E24&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Michael et al. (2005)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>General CPM effectiveness<\/h3>\n<p>Using a motorised shoulder CPM device in addition to physiotherapy enabled patients to regain full active mobility around twelve days earlier than with physiotherapy alone, while also reducing pain sooner.<\/p>\n<h3>12 days<\/h3>\n<p>earlier to full active mobility<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#778199&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Michael, J. W. P. et al. (2005). Efficiency of a Postoperative Treatment after Rotator Cuff Repair with a Continuous Passive Motion Device (CPM). Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb, 143, 438 to 445. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|50px|50px|50px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#B8BBC9&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; text_font=&#8221;montserrat 700|||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#E94E24&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Garofalo et al. 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