Dry Needling for Quad Strength After ACL Surgery
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This study tests whether a non-needle technique called dry needling can help improve quadriceps strength in teenagers who recently had ACL reconstruction surgery. If you are 10-20 years old, had your surgery within the last 6 weeks, and meet a few other requirements, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 20 years old.
- You had ACL surgery using a graft from your own quadriceps tendon, and it was 6 weeks ago or less.
- You speak English or Spanish.
- You have not had any prior surgery on the same knee or hip.
- You did not have any other surgeries on the ligaments or cartilage during your ACL reconstruction.
- You have not had complications like an infection after surgery, and you are not pregnant.
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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