Does Blood Flow Restriction Training Improve Quadriceps Function After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?

Launched by THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, HOUSTON · Mar 29, 2017

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether a special type of exercise called Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, when combined with regular physical therapy (PT), can help patients recover better after having surgery to repair their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The researchers want to see if this combined approach can help improve muscle strength and function in the quadriceps, which is the large muscle at the front of the thigh, and reduce muscle loss during recovery. They believe that using BFR training may lead to better outcomes for patients, especially those who are looking to return to sports after their surgery.

To participate in this study, you need to have had ACL reconstruction surgery, possibly along with other knee procedures like fixing a meniscus or cartilage. You should also be following specific guidelines about how much weight you can put on your leg during recovery. However, if you are pregnant, have certain medical conditions like cancer or deep vein thrombosis, or cannot attend physical therapy, you may not be eligible to join. If you do take part, you can expect to engage in physical therapy sessions that include BFR training and help track your recovery progress. This study is currently looking for participants of all genders, aged between 13 and 88.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with concomitant meniscus or cartilage restoration procedures
• • Adherence to modified weight bearing status before initiation of PT
• • Expected participation in recreational or competitive sports after release to full activities
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unable to attend (or participate in) physical therapy
• • Pregnancy
• • Malignancy
• • Fracture
• • Peripheral vascular disease
• • History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)