Early rehab after ACL surgery using blood flow restriction or biofeedback
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies whether adding blood flow restriction or muscle activity biofeedback to standard rehab after ACL surgery can help you regain knee strength faster. It may be an option for people who had their first ACL repair and are normally active.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- This is your first ACL reconstruction surgery.
- Before your injury, you were playing sports or doing activities at a high level (at least 6 out of 10 on the Tegner scale).
- You were very active before the injury (Marx activity scale score of 12 or more).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 35.
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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