Status:
COMPLETED
Neuromuscular Training on Lower Extremity in Post-operative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Lead Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Conditions:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of neuromuscular physical Therapy as compared to strength training after ACL reconstruction in terms of pain, function, quality of life, s...
Detailed Description
The knee joint problems and injuries has been rising as a result of more number of patients getting injuries in various daily livings e.g traffic and industrial accidents Ligamentous injuries are one ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients between ages 20-40 years having unilateral ACL injury.
- Patients of both genders.
- Underwent surgical reconstruction of the ACL.
- Participants after two months of ACL unilateral reconstruction.
- Participants who attended physical therapy sessions for first two months to reduce swelling and to gain ROM post operatively.
- Patients willing to participate in the study
Exclusion
- History of previous complicated knee surgery
- Non-operative treatment; partial ACL tear; bilateral ACL injury; associated ligament pathology that required surgical treatment at the time of the index surgery; Outerbridge grade III or IV chondral injury; revision ACL reconstruction
- Participation in other studies that may conflict with participation in this study.
- Complex associated injuries (multiple ligamentous injury, extensive cartilage/meniscus injury)
- Recently re-injured in 1 month. Complications such as cancer, inflammatory arthritis, disorders of autoimmune nature (Rheumatoid arthritis), anticoagulant conditions, neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's Disease, Motor neuron disease), organic referred pain, pregnancy, and disability compensation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
84 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04355078
Start Date
July 1 2019
End Date
December 1 2019
Last Update
April 21 2020
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Riphah International University
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan, 44000