Imagery training for knee recovery after ACL surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding mental imagery exercises to standard rehabilitation can improve knee function and brain changes after ACL reconstruction. It may help you recover better by strengthening the connection between your mind and your knee movements.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You had a first-time ACL tear and had surgery using a hamstring tendon graft at our hospital.
- Your surgery was done within 6 months of the injury, and it has been about 12 months since surgery.
- You have no other serious knee injuries (like severe ligament tears or major meniscus damage) and no previous knee surgeries.
- You do not have other knee diseases (like arthritis or tumors) or serious health conditions affecting your heart, lungs, brain, or vision.
- You are able to imagine movements well (tested with a simple imagery questionnaire).
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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