ACL Bone Health and Loading Study

Launched by CANDICE DUNKIN, MS, LAT, ATC · Dec 18, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

The ACL Bone Health and Loading Study is looking at how bone health affects the way our legs handle weight during activities after an ACL tear. This study will use a method called Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) to help understand if it can help prevent bone loss and improve how well athletes perform after surgery. The researchers believe that athletes using BFR will lose less bone and do better in their physical activities compared to those who do not use this method.

To be part of the study, athletes need to be between 16 and 22 years old and have a confirmed ACL tear through an MRI. The study is currently recruiting participants, and it’s open to all genders. However, there are some important criteria that could prevent someone from joining, such as having cognitive impairments or other serious injuries. Participants can expect to engage in specific rehabilitation programs at Parkview Athletic Rehab, and their progress will be monitored closely throughout the study. If you're interested and meet the criteria, this could be a great opportunity to help advance our understanding of recovery after an ACL injury!

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Athletes undergoing ACL reconstruction with or without meniscal pathology
• • MRI confirming ACL tear
• • Athletes ages 16-22
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any Cognitively impaired athletes
• • Athletes not in age range of 16-22
• • Athletes who have additional ligament repair or chondral repair.
• • Athletes with any weight bearing restrictions greater than 4 weeks.
• • Athletes with re-tears or history of contralateral ACL tears
• • Athletes with any systemic neuromuscular or balance disorders will not be allowed
• • Athletes who do not or are unable to provide consent or assent (with Parental consent).
• • Pregnant women will be excluded.
• • Athlete who has previously used Blood Flow Restriction
• • Athletes who are unable or unwilling to complete all rehabilitation with Parkview Athletic Rehab at SportONE Parkview Fieldhouse