Status: Recruiting
Does Blood Flow Restriction Training Improve Quadriceps Function After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy (PT) plus BFR training compared to PT alone (without BFR training) after ACL reconstruction in patients who require extended limited weight bearing through assessment of patient reported outcomes and functional testing. The hypothesis is that PT plus BFR training will mitigate the loss of quadriceps muscle cross-sectional area, strength, and function while also improving early clinical and functional results.
Participants needed: 150
Trial details
Age: 14-55Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonUpdated: May 4, 2022Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with concomitant meniscus or car... [+2]
Unable to attend (or participate in) physical therapy [+5]