Mental practice for recovery after knee ligament surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing mental practice (imagining leg movements) along with usual physical therapy can improve recovery after ACL reconstruction surgery. If you qualify, you'll help see if this mind-body approach boosts knee strength and movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- This is your first ACL reconstruction on the leg that had surgery
- You can read and understand French
- You have French health insurance coverage
- You have no other surgeries or recent injuries on either leg, no balance disorders, and no complications after surgery
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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