Blood flow restriction therapy after ankle ligament surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special blood flow restriction device used during physical therapy helps people recover better after ankle ligament repair. You would do physical therapy as usual, but with a cuff on your upper leg that gently limits blood flow during exercises, which may help strengthen muscles more quickly.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You recently had ankle ligament reconstruction surgery (medial or lateral, with or without ankle arthroscopy).
- You can pay for physical therapy or have insurance covering at least 6 weeks of therapy.
- You do not have major heart issues, connective tissue disorders, autoimmune disease, history of stroke or blood clots, bleeding disorders, or cancer.
- You are not a professional athlete, and you are not currently pregnant or planning pregnancy in the next 4 months.
- You are not currently enrolled in another interventional research study (or have been in the past 30 days).
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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