Quadriceps Strengthening ACL Reconstruction

ConditionACL Tear
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age13-17
SponsorStanford University

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of quadriceps focused interventions on knee function and biomechanics in adolescent patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR)

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

no history of knee injury/surgery of the contralateral limb

Disqualifiers

(1) bilateral knee injuries

(2) prior knee ligament injury and/or surgery

(3) multiple ligament injuries and/or ruptures

(4) conditions in which NMES and BFR are contraindicated

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • NMES and BFR
  • Standard physical therapy

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators