Mental practice for athletes with ACL repair
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if motor imagery training (mentally practicing movements) helps football players recover after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair surgery. It might improve muscle control and confidence without doing physical exercise.
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Who can take part
- You have had surgery to repair a torn ACL.
- You have never done motor imagery training before.
- You can see, hear, and speak without help.
- You are willing to take part in the study.
- You do not have any other injury that makes walking difficult.
- You have no history of a brain or nerve condition and are not taking medicine that affects your nervous system.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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