Does Blood Flow Restriction Training Improve Quadriceps Function After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Quadriceps Atrophy
ACL Reconstruction
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 14 – 55
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 150 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy (PT) plus BFR training compared to PT alone (without BFR training) after ACL reconstruction in patients who require extended limited weight bearing through assessment of patient reported outcomes and functional testing. The hypothesis is that PT plus BFR training will mitigate the loss of quadriceps muscle cross-section…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with concomitant meniscus or cartilage restoration procedures
* Adherence to modified weight bearing status before initiation of PT
* Expected participation in recreational or competitive sports after release to full activities
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