Jumping and strength tests after ACL surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether special jumping and strength tests (called ballistic tests) can help guide recovery after ACL surgery. It compares the results of these tests to your usual knee function to find the best way to return to sports safely.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had ACL surgery (using a hamstring tendon) to fix a torn knee ligament.
- You did not have other major knee injuries (like to the side ligaments or back of the knee).
- Your meniscus (knee cartilage) was either not damaged, repaired, or removed.
- You are scheduled for a K-STARTS test (a jumping test) and an isokinetic test (a muscle strength test) as part of your recovery.
- Your doctor has your activity level score (Tegner score) from before your injury.
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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