Jump tests to guide return to sport after ACL repair
This study uses simple jumping tests to help decide when athletes with ACL reconstruction are ready to safely return to their sport. If you're an elite athlete 6 months or more past surgery, you may qualify.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- You had an ACL tear in one knee and had it repaired with a hamstring or gracilis tendon graft
- It has been at least 6 months since surgery
- You finished a rehab program and got clearance from a doctor or physical therapist to return to sports
- Your thigh muscle (quadriceps) strength is at least 90% of the other leg
- You are an elite athlete who has competed at a national level
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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