Effects of Quadriceps Focused Interventions in Adolescent With ACL Reconstruction
Stanford University
Summary
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
- Age range
- 13–17 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * no history of knee injury/surgery of the contralateral limb Exclusion Criteria: * (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
Interventions
- OtherNMES and BFR
NMES is applied when patients perform quadriceps strengthening exercises. BFR is applied during compound exercises.
- OtherStandard physical therapy
Standard physical therapy (week 1-16) includes interventions for typical impairments following ACLR. The initial phase will focus on pain and effusion control, restoration of knee range of motion, followed by gait normalization, lower extremity strength training, then running and plyometrics.
Location
- Stanford Medicine Children's HealthSunnyvale, California