Blood flow restriction training after ACL surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding blood flow restriction (BFR) training to standard rehab can help people who had ACL surgery over 6 months ago. It may help you regain strength and get back to sports faster.
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Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 35 years old.
- You had ACL surgery on one knee more than 6 months ago and finished rehab with a physical therapist.
- You play sports at a recreational or competitive level (at least level 3 on the Tegner scale).
- You have not had a severe sprain or strain (grade 3) to your knee or foot before.
- You have not had any new knee injuries since your ACL surgery.
- You do not have health issues like high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, obesity, or cancer that would make BFR unsafe.
- You are not disabled or unable to participate in the study.
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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