Exercise with blood flow restriction after ACL surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if combining isokinetic exercise (a type of strength training using a machine) with blood flow restriction (a cuff that gently limits blood flow to the working muscles) can help people recovering from ACL reconstruction. Both high-load and low-load training are compared.
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Who can take part
- You had ACL reconstruction on one knee 8 to 16 weeks ago.
- Your doctor or physical therapist says it's safe for you to do moderate to heavy strength training.
- You do not have heart or blood vessel problems, blood clots, bleeding disorders, high blood pressure, skin infections at the cuff site, or nerve/muscle disorders.
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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