Do Patients With ACL Tears Demonstrate Weakness of the Soleus Muscle?
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Observational Study
ACL Tear
ACL-injury
ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 55
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 55 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Liverpool · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this prospective, cross-sectional study is to test the strength of the soleus muscle in participants who have a ACL tear confirmed by MRI. Previous studies have shown that the soleus muscle, which one of the muscles situated in the calf, decreases mechanical loading on the ACL. Therefore, we aim to test soleus muscle strength using a seated plantar flexor test.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
ACL tear participants:
* MRI-confirmed ACL tear.
* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent in writing for participation in the study.
* Male or Female, aged 18 years to 55 years of age.
* No contraindications to strength testing (see exclusion criteria).
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