How is Low Level Laser Therapy effective in improving pain and functionsin patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction compared toconventional therapy?

Phase 1

Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified,

Registration Number: CTRI/2019/05/019037

Lead Sponsor: MGM College of Physiotherapy

Brief Summary: The objectives of this study were to find the effect of Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on pain ,Range of motion (ROM), Muscle strength, proprioception and functional abilities and to compare the change in pain, Range of motion, muscle strength, proprioception and functional abilities outcome between the control and experimental group.

The subjects were randomly allocated in group1(conventional) and group2(experimental) with 13 subjects in each group. Group 1 was given conventional therapy and Group2 was given conventional therapy along with Low-level laser therapy(LLLT) 5times a week for 3weeks .The pain, Range of motion (ROM), muscle strength ,proprioception and Functional abilities were checked using NRS, Digital Goniometer, Chattanooga Bio pressure feedback, Mean angle of error(Digital goniometer) and Womac Pune version respectively after ACL Reconstruction in knee at pre before the intervention started, 3 weeks after the intervention and at 6 weeks (follow up) reading .The following measurements were taken at pre, 3weeks and 6 weeks .The study results showed significant improvement in Pain , Range of motion and functional abilities in the experimental group compared to control group with p<0.05.Therefore incorporating Low-level laser therapy(LLLT) in early rehabilitation is a promising inclusion along with conventional therapy in order to enhance recovery and improve the functional abilities , increase range of motion and Reduce postoperative pain after ACL reconstruction in the knee.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Closed to Recruitment of Participants

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

All subjects who underwent unilateral ACL reconstruction surgery.
All subjects with patellar or hamstring tendon autograft.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects who have undergone ACL reconstruction with injury of meniscal, medial or lateral collateral ligament injury and posterior cruciate ligament injury.
Active carcinogenic conditions 3.
Neurological deficit 4.
Altered skin sensation 5.
Any other recent fracture or surgery to the affected lower limb or revised surgery.
Previously operated knee for ligament injury.
Bilateral anterior cruciate ligament Reconstruction.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Numerical rating Scale for Pain	6 months
2. Digital goniometer for joint range of motion	6 months
3. Chattanooga Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback for muscle strength testing.	6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
4. Joint position sense (proprioception) by digital goniometer	5. WOMAC â€“CRD Pune Version for Functional Status of the subject

Trial Locations

Locations (1): MGM Medical College Hospital, Navi Mumbai
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Raigarh, MAHARASHTRA, India
MGM Medical College Hospital, Navi Mumbai
🇮🇳Raigarh, MAHARASHTRA, India
Khushali Kirti Shah
Principal investigator
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shahkhushali94@gmail.com