Electrical stimulation in soccer players

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: electrical stimulation on quadriceps and knee; rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament replacement; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613001168741
• Lead Sponsor: Academy School of Physical Education

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-10-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

(1) underwent arthroscopy surgery as follows: initially, an anteromedial incision was made on the proximal tibia and the gracilis and semitendinosus tendons were detached from their insertions on tibia. Subsequently, the tendons were removed to fashion the graft for ACL reconstruction. A tibial canal was established; through this canal, the femoral canal was created under arthroscopy guide. Finally, the graft was passed through the canals as a single bundle,
(2) 6 months after operation,
(3) received the same rehabilitation program before NMES procedures: Week 1 (CPM Machine - start at 0-30 degrees, increase no less than 10 degrees per day PROM Wall Slides Seated Active Assistive Knee Flexion Prone Dangle Passive resting extension with heel prop Patellar Mobilizations, SLR x3 Flexion, Adduction, Abduction, Hamstring/Calf Stretches, Ankle Pumps, Gait Training, Home Exercise Program-2 or 3 times per day). Week 2-4 (Scar Mobilization/Massage, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Progressive Resistive Exercises, Manual/Machine resisted leg press, Balance/Proprioception, Isometric Knee extension 90-60 degrees, Stationary Bike, Mini-Squats progress up to 90 degrees, Step ups, Retro Treadmill/Stairmaster, Hip abduction/external rotation). Week 4-16 (Functional Strengthening, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Progressive Resistive Exercises, Manual/Machine resisted leg press, Balance/Proprioception, Squats to 90 degrees, Single leg squats, Step ups, Retro Treadmill/Stairmaster, Review Home Exercise Program-2 times per day). Week 16-24 (Continue strength, endurance, proprioception progression, Begin double-leg hopping, jogging, agility drills).
(4) provided written informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

(1) women,
(2) soccer practice less than 3 years (share of the league for at least three years),
(3) bone fracture in last 2 years,
(4) chronic sprain ankle,
(5) a history of Achilles tendon injury.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome is comparison of the change in muscle strength between the stimulated and control groups.<br><br>Tests/methods: tensometry[Immediately after NMES procedures (after 1 month therapy), in control after 1 month (compared to the baseline).<br><br>]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The secondary outcome is analysis between groups of the change of quadriceps muscle circumference and other measured parameters as predictors of safety (whether are any pathological changes in knee function) after NMES therapy<br><br>Tests/methods: goniometry pendulum test, circumference and linear measurements in use of tailor tape[Immediately after treatment and follow up (1 and 3 months later)]