Strength training with blood flow restriction after ACL surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a special type of strength training that uses a blood pressure cuff to limit blood flow during exercises. It aims to help people recover muscle strength and improve knee function after ACL surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have had surgery to repair your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in your knee.
- You are able to attend outpatient rehab sessions (not overnight in the hospital).
- You do not have sickle cell anemia.
- You do not have any stents or bypasses in the blood vessels of your legs.
- You do not have any active inflammation in your legs.
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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