Comparative Effects of Neuromuscular Training Vs Close Chain Exercises in Athletes With Post Operative ACL Injury

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sports Physical Therapy

• Registration Number: NCT06797102
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of close chain exercises and neuromuscular training on pain, range of motion, strength and endurance in athletes with post operative ACL injury The study will be randomized control trial with the sample size of 36. Subjects will be enrolled according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients will be divided into two groups, each with 18 patients. Group A will receive Neuromuscular training while Group B will receive Close chain exercises. The participants will receive treatment sessions over 6-week period. The treatment session will be of 60 minutes with a warm up and cool down period of 10 minutes. Outcome measures in both groups will be assessed by International Knee Documentation Committee Evaluation Form. Score for function, Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain, Goniometer to measure range of motion, single leg hop, squats, triple jump test, push ups for strength and endurance respectively.

Detailed Description

Objective of my study is to compare the effects of Neuromuscular Training vs Close Chain Exercises on pain, range of motion, strength and endurance in athletes with post operative ACL injury

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-04-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-08-01
• Study Completion: 2024-09-30
• Study First Submitted: 2025-01-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-01-22
• Study First Posted: 2025-01-28
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-20
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

• Athletes aged 18 to 35 years
• 6-9 months after ACL reconstruction
• Athletes who sustained unilateral ACL injury treated surgically
• Athletes returning to sports
• minimal to no knee effusion
• normal knee range of motion
• Willing to take post-operative exercise program

Exclusion Criteria

• History of lower extremity fractures surgery or traumatic injuries
• Neuromuscular disease
• Systemic disease
• Patients who had history of prior knee surgery were excluded

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Subjective Knee Form	6 months	The IKDC Questionnaire is a subjective scale that provides patients with an overall function score. The questionnaire looks at 3 categories: symptoms, sports activity, and knee function. The symptoms subscale helps to evaluate things such as pain, stiffness, swelling and giving-way of the knee. The IKDC Subjective Knee Form has been validated in Dutch and Italian as well as English.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)	6 months	The 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme.
Goniometer:	6 months	The range of motion is the measurement of movement around a specific joint or body part. To measure the range of motion, doctors, osteopaths, physical therapists, or other health professionals most commonly use a goniometer, which is an instrument that measures angle motion at a joint.
Functional Strength Tests	6 months	Functionality testing following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction can benefit clinicians and patients in determining readiness for return to sport. The goals of testing following ACL reconstruction are to determine the strength of the muscles surrounding the knee, primarily the quadriceps and hamstrings, and evaluate knee stability and functionality through comparing the involved leg with the noninvolved leg.; * Single Leg Hop; * Test Single Leg Squat; * Triple Hop Test; * Treadmill; * Cycling; * Push up test (27)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bahawal Victoria Hospital; 🇵🇰 Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan