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NCT Number: NCT02300636

Resistive Co-contraction Training After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

This study investigates different resistive co-contraction trainings effect on knee strength recovery after ACL reconstruction. Participants will be divided into three groups. Group 1 will receive standard ACL rehabilitation with 8 week co-contraction training in open kinetic chain position, Group 2 will receive standard ACL rehabilitation with 8 week co-contraction training in open kinetic chain position and Group 3 (control group) will only receive standard ACL rehabilitation.

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Key information

Conditions

Muscle Weakness Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

17 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hacettepe University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Co-contraction trainings can enhance joint stability via improving proprioceptive ability and stimulates muscle activity after injury and/or surgery. The participants will be assigned to the different groups one month after surgery. They will receive 8-week-treatment. Isometric strength of quadriceps and hamstring muscles will be measured at first,third and sixth months after surgery. Concentric and eccentric strength of quadriceps and hamstring muscles will be measured only at sixth months after surgery.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • ACL reconstruction with hamstring autograft
  • starting PT program within one week after surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • Revision surgery
  • serious cartilage damage and/or cartilage repair
  • ACL reconstruction with allograft and patellar tendon graft
  • Having systemic and/or neurological problems

Treatment and study plan

Training

Other

Co-contraction training at 60 knee flexion angle by using isokinetic dynamometer

Primary outcomes

  1. knee muscle strength recovery

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    isometric, concentric and eccentric strength

Secondary outcomes

  1. hamstring quadriceps ratio

    Time frame: 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Randomized-controlled,Resistive Co-contraction Training Enhances Strength Recovery After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Nov 25, 2014
Registry last updated
Mar 18, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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